Farce

A comic genre built on exaggerated situations, physical comedy, improbable coincidences, and rapid pacing. Farces typically involve mistaken identities, slamming doors, characters hiding in closets, and escalating chaos. While often dismissed as lowbrow, farce requires precise timing and skilled physical performance. Notable farce writers include Georges Feydeau, Michael Frayn (Noises Off), and Alan Ayckbourn.