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A practical investigation of how comedy works, by a well-respected practitioner and teacher. With a Foreword by Toby Jones. Comedy is recognised as one of the most problematic areas of performances. For that reason, it is rarely written about in any systematic way. John Wright, founder of Trestle Theatre and Told by an Idiot, brings a wide range of experience of physical comedy to this unique exploration of comedy and comedic techniques. The book opens with an analysis of the different kinds of laughter that can be provoked by performance. This is followed by the main part of the book: games and exercises devised to demonstrate and investigate the whole range of comic possibilities open to a performer. Why Is That So Funny? is an invaluable book for teachers and performers, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in how comedy works. 'a welcome relief from the flood of performance studies theory, being firmly based in a lifetime of practice ... a must for any budding physical comedy performers - and an inspiration for everyone who treads the boards, whether they think of themselves as 'comedic' or not' - Total Theatre Magazine 'John Wright's magnum opus... a real labour of love and it is hard to believe that there is any aspect of the subject that he does not explore and explain... essential' - British Theatre GuideProduct Identifiers
PublisherNick Hern Books
ISBN-139781854597823
eBay Product ID (ePID)87744690
Product Key Features
Book TitleWhy Is That So Funny?: a Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy
AuthorJohn Wright
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicTelevision
Publication Year2006
Dimensions
Item Height215mm
Item Width135mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorJohn Wright
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom