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If you've ever wondered why you laugh in everyday situations, this entertaining book will tell you - and show you how to create comedic improvisation in rehearsal. John Wright was the co-creator of Trestle Theatre and Told by an Idiot. He has worked with leading companies including Complicite, the RSC, the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House.
The depth of the author's experience is immediately apparent in these pages as he shares practical exercises, stories and observations of his life and work. Over a hundred exercises are clearly explained, taking the reader through techniques developed by LeCoq, Gaulier and the author, with relevant examples from contemporary theatre and literature. The book is jam-packed with highly readable accounts of shows, rehearsals and life experiences which have helped shape Wright's approach.
You can dip into it easily to pick up ideas for creating one of the simplest yet often elusive moments in theatre - the laugh. Highly recommended for anyone working in physical theatre or comedy, it will leave you itching to get back into the rehearsal room.
Published by Nick Hern Books
- Price £12.99
- ISBN 9781854597823
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