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.

Author Biography

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