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Why is That so Funny?
John Wright
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Description for Why is That so Funny?
Paperback. An exploration of the principles and practice of physical comedy by a leading practitioner and teacher. This work contains hundreds of games and exercises useful to teachers and performers. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 134 x 27. Weight in Grams: 464.
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 ... Read more
Why Is That So Funny? is an invaluable book for teachers and performers, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in how comedy works.
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Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781854597823
SKU
V9781854597823
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About John Wright
John Wright is a director and teacher of theatre whose work is in much demand all over the world. He co-founded Trestle Theatre Company in the early eighties and co-directed much of their work. In 1992 he co-founded Told by an Idiot with Paul Hunter and Hayley Carmichael.
Reviews for Why is That so Funny?
'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 ... Read more
Total Theatre Magazine
'John Wright's magnum opus... a real labour of love ... Read more