Drama Games for Clowning and Physical Comedy Paperback / softback
by Joe Dieffenbacher
Part of the Drama Games series
Paperback / softback
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This dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book, part of the bestselling Drama Games series, offers 80 games and exercises to explore the fundamental concepts of clowning and physical comedy, encourage playfulness, curiosity and collaboration, and help develop performance material. These active and engaging games focus on a wide range of core skills, including:Building and strengthening connections through collaboration and ensemble workDeveloping physical and mental flexibilityUsing restrictions, problems and accidents to devise routines and scenesUsing props to reveal thoughts and emotions and deepen relationshipsThroughout, the focus is on how to develop a playful mind and body, listen to and observe the world around you, and improve your ability to express yourself physically. This essential book is invaluable for actors, improvisers, comedians, directors and teachers looking to explore the principles of clowning to enrich performance skills, generate original material or bring a fresh approach to scripted work. 'The perfect companion for any director, this is the most imaginative and comprehensive book of theatre games I have seen' Cal McCrystal (comedy director for The Mighty Boosh, One Man, Two Guvnors and Paddington)Joe Dieffenbacher is a teacher, director, designer, author and actor known for his theatre, circus and cabaret performances under the name nakupelle.
He has worked with companies and venues including Shakespeare's Globe, Disney and the Scottish National Opera, as well as co-creating sequences for the Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Nick Hern Books
- Publication Date:20/04/2023
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- ISBN:9781848429017
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages
- Publisher:Nick Hern Books
- Publication Date:20/04/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781848429017