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This unique volume is an insightful and entertaining exploration of the principles and practices of physical comedy in its various guises. ""Why is That So Funny?"" starts with a discussion begins with a discussion of the different types of laughter that can be provoked by performance - from a sly chuckle to a great big belly-laugh. It then goes on to present over 100 games and exercises that have been developed to demonstrate and investigate the entire range of comic possibilities open to a performer. The result is an intensely practical and thoroughly stimulating examination of how physical comedy really works.

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An inspiration for anyone who treads the boards... Total Theatre Magazine

"""An inspiration for anyone who treads the boards..."" Total Theatre Magazine"""

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John Wright is co-founder of the highly successful, award winning Hertfordshire based Trestle Theatre Company.

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