Why is that so funny? : a practical exploration of physical comedy /

• Wright, John

• Comedy
• Acting.

• Nick Hern,

• 1854597825 (pbk.) :
• 9781854597823 (pbk.) :

• 12.99
• 12.99

• Includes index.
• Bibliography: p. 332.
• About Laughter -- 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).

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