The commedia dell'arte was an improvised drama performed by masked players. How did the actors react to these demands and limitations? What force kept this form of theatre alive for more than two ...

The King Stag is a joyous comedy in the magnificent tradition of Italian Commedia dell’arte. Gozzi’s exuberant ... The production stage manager is Allison Peterman and the assistant stage ...

Taking centre stage was the acrobatic Harlequin - the English name for the Commedia dell’arte’s Arlecchino - who evolved into a impish magician. Known as Harlequinades, Rich’s plays were an ...

Commedia dell’arte close commedia dell'arteOften performed outside with very few prompts and an improvised script. was established in Italy during the 16th century. It has very clear ...

his experiments with commedia dell'arte and other popular forms, to his demise in the Stalin era. Leach describes in detail Meyerhold's 'system' of theatre: his attitude to the audience, the place of ...