About the Book:

A fantastic resource for those interested in learning about performing clowning and physical comedy.

This dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book, Drama Games for Clowning and Physical Comedy offers 80 games and exercises to explore the fundamental concepts of clowning and physical comedy, encourage playfulness, curiosity and collaboration, and help develop performance material.

• These active and engaging games focus on a wide range of core skills, including:
• Building and strengthening connections through collaboration and ensemble work
• Developing physical and mental flexibility
• Using restrictions, problems and accidents to devise routines and scenes
• Using props to reveal thoughts and emotions and deepen relationships

Throughout, the focus is on how to develop a playful mind and body, listen to and observe the world around you, and improve your ability to express yourself physically.

Drama Games for Clowning and Physical Comedy is invaluable for actors, improvisers, comedians, directors and teachers looking to explore the principles of clowning to enrich performance skills, generate original material or bring a fresh approach to scripted work.

What people say:

"The perfect companion for any director, this is the most imaginative and comprehensive book of theatre games I have seen." — Cal McCrystal (comedy director for The Mighty Boosh, One Man, Two Guvnors and Paddington)

"A fantastic resource. With eighty different exercises to try, there is something for everyone looking to encourage their own playfulness and curiosity." — Broadway World

About the Author:

Joe Dieffenbacher is a teacher, director, designer, author and actor known for his theatre, circus and cabaret performances under the name nakupelle. He has worked with companies and venues including Shakespeare's Globe, Disney and the Scottish National Opera, as well as co-creating sequences for the Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

John Wright is Professor Emeritus of Classics at Northwestern University.