description Robert the Devil Overview
Robert the Devil, or The Nun, the Dun, and the Son of a Gun, is a Victorian burlesque by W. S. Gilbert, first performed in 1868. The work parodies the opera Robert le Diable and related medieval legends concerning Robert, Duke of Normandy.
It belongs to the nineteenth-century theatrical burlesque tradition, which used comic adaptation, parody, and musical or literary allusion.
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How good is Robert the Devil?
Robert the Devil scores 5.84/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Burlesque category.
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See our alternatives page for Robert the Devil for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Faust up to Date, Little Jack Sheppard, Ruy Blas and the Blasé Roué.
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Is Robert the Devil worth it in 2026?
With a score of 5.84/10, Robert the Devil is a solid option in Burlesque. See all Burlesque ranked.
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