Dr Ian Wilkie I.Wilkie1@salford.ac.uk
Lecturer
Ian Wilkie contends that comic acting is a distinct art form, and as such demands a unique skillset. By exploring the ways in which performance choices and improvised moments can work in conjunction with texts themselves, Performing in Comedy offers an indispensable practical tool for enhancing comic performance.
This volume is a must-read for any actors, directors or students who work with comic texts. Wilkie synthesises theories and principles of comedy with practical tips, and re-evaluates the ways in which these ideas can be used by the performer.
Most importantly, these skills – timing, focus, awareness – are teachable rather than being innate talents. Exercises, interviews and guides to further resources enhance this comprehensive exploration of comic acting.
Wilkie, I. (2016). Performing in comedy : a student's guide. Abingdon: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315691169
Book Type | Authored Book |
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Online Publication Date | Apr 20, 2016 |
Publication Date | Apr 19, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISBN | 9781138913882-(paperback);-9781138913875-(hardback);-9781315691169-(ebook) |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315691169 |
Publisher URL | https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315691169 |
Related Public URLs | https://www.routledge.com/Performing-in-Comedy-A-Students-Guide/Wilkie/p/book/9781138913882 |
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