Clown: Readings in Theatre Practice
by Jon Davison (Author)
This rich collection of readings offers a wide-ranging and authoritative survey of clown practices, history and theory, from the origins of the word clown through to contemporary clowning. Covering clowns in theatre, circus, cinema, TV, street and elsewhere, the author’s stimulating narrative challenges assumptions and turns orthodoxy on its head.
About the Author
JON DAVISON is a visiting lecturer at Central School of Speech and Drama in London, where he was formerly Creative Fellow investigating Clown/Actor Training. He has been a clown, teacher, director, actor and writer for the last 30 years. He is a co-founder of the Escola de Clown de Barcelona in Spain, where he developed the first ever Clown History and Theory unit. He is also a member of the World Parliament of Clowns.
Product Details
Series: Readings in Theatre Practice
Paperback: 344 pages
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (May 3, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0230300154
ISBN-13: 978-0230300156
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.8 x 10.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)