Comedy
Commedia dell’Arte
Category
Commedia dell’arte is a performance form that originated in Italy during the 16th century. It is based on highly physical improvised performance around sketches or scenarios, with stock characters.
Video
Video
An intensive commedia course, taught by Antonio Fava, with a commentary by John Rudlin. The workshop was observed by John Retallack, Director of the Oxford Stage Company.
Commentary
by McPherson, Katrina
Practitioner
Actor, director, writer, flautist, mask-maker and teacher, Antonio Fava worked with Dario Fo and Jacques Lecoq before founding Teatro del Vicolo with Dina Buccino. He also performs with his children.
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Practitioner
Actor, director, writer, flautist, mask-maker and teacher, Antonio Fava worked with Dario Fo and Jacques Lecoq before founding Teatro del Vicolo with Dina Buccino. He also performs with his children.
Category
Physical comedy prioritises the body as a signifier in performance, playing on comic dimensions and potential, and requiring a level of training that focuses on gymnastic as well as comic skills.