Lazzi: The Comic Routines of the Commedia Dell'arte
PAJ Publications
Commedia Plays
by Barry Grantham
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"'Commedia Plays' by Barry Grantham revives the classic art of commedia dell'arte, blending slapstick with insightful commentary on human folly."
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Readers appreciate the comprehensive resources provided in this collection on Commedia Dell' Arte. Many find it especially valuable for teaching purposes, highlighting its historical overview, scripts, and practical examples of lazzi. Overall, the book is seen as a fantastic tool for both educators and enthusiasts of commedia.
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Synopsis
A collection of short commedia dell’arte plays, sketches, and exercises for use in the classroom and drama workshop.
Each play has a detailed introduction and is presented in both outline form and full text.
Each of the pieces is suitable for performance on stage and may also be used as the basis for improvisations.
Publication
PublisherNick Hern Books
Year2007
BindingPaperback
EditionIllustrated
Pages224
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781854598714
ISBN-101854598716
LCCPQ4155 .G729 2006
Commedia Plays is a British play written by Barry Grantham and published by Nick Hern Books in London (2007).
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