Why is that so funny? : a practical exploration of physical comedy /: a practical exploration of physical comedy. (2006)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Wright ; foreword by Toby Jones.
• Other Names: Wright, John
• 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.
• Publisher Details: London : Nick Hern Books
• Publication Date: 2006
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvii, 334 pages)
• Subjects: 792.23028; Comedy -- History and criticism; Acting -- Study and teaching; Acting -- Study and teaching; Comedy; Komik; Komödie; Theaterprobe; Criticism, interpretation, etc; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781780010724; 1780010729
• Related ISBNs: 1854597825; 9781854597823
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 332) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.