Why is that so funny? : a practical exploration of physical comedy / John Wright ; foreword by Toby Jones.
| Author/creator | Wright, John |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Limelight Editions, 2007. |
| Description | xvii, 334 pages ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| General note | Originally published: London : Nick Hern Books, 2006. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [332]) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007297243 |
| ISBN | 9780879103439 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0879103434 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN2071.C57 W75 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |