Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.Singed by author. Physical description: xvii, 334 pages; 22 cm. Contents: The gentle art of playfulness: Play -- Complicity -- Theatre as game; Messing about with meaning: States of tension -- Rhythm -- Timing -- Making choices and shaping action; The gentle art of idiocy: Simple clown -- Pathetic clown -- Tragic clown; The gentle art of ridicule: Parody -- Pastiche -- Caricature -- Burlesque -- Buffoon. Summary: Comedy is recognised as one of the most problematic areas of performance. For that reason, it is rarely written about in any systematic way. This is an intensely practical guide to physical comedy. Subjects: Acting.Comedy Technique. Comedy History and criticism. Acting Study and teaching. 1 Kg.

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Title: Why is that so funny?: a practical exploration of physical comedy / John Wright; foreword by Toby Jones
Publisher: London: Nick Hern Books
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: Reprint.
Weight: 1 kilogram

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