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Performing in Comedy by Ian Wilkie presents comic acting as a distinct art form requiring specialised skills and techniques. This practical guide synthesises comedy theory and performance principles with actionable tips for actors, directors and students working with comic texts. Wilkie explores how performance choices and improvised moments work alongside script material to enhance comic delivery. The book addresses essential skills including timing and other performance fundamentals, offering both theoretical understanding and practical application. Whether you are studying theatre performance, directing comedy, or acting in comedic roles, this volume provides an indispensable resource for refining your approach to comic text and developing a more nuanced understanding of what makes comedy work on stage.

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Ian Wilkie's guide synthesises established comedy theories with practical performance techniques applicable to student actors and directors.

The book explores how improvisation and deliberate performance choices enhance comic timing and text interpretation.

Performing in Comedy offers essential skills training for anyone working with comedic scripts in academic or professional theatre settings.

Published by Routledge, this student guide bridges the gap between comedy theory and hands-on performance practice.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 April 2016
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20 November 2015

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