Comedy 45

Fruit d’une immersion de quatre années dans différentes pratiques théâtrales explorant apprentissage, pédagogie, création, représentations en France, en Allemagne et en Italie, cet ouvrage invite à ……続きを見る

This book explores stage conjuring during its “golden age,” from about 1860 to 1910. This study provides close readings highlighting four paradigmatic illusions of the time that stand in for differe……続きを見る

What are the barriers to women's participation in live comedy, and how are these barriers maintained in the digital era? In this book, Ellie Tomsett considers how the origins of stand-up comedy stil……続きを見る

Object work, environment and physicality are essential for improvisational theatre. Skilled improvisers can draw audiences into the performance by helping them see things that aren't there. The Impr……続きを見る

'There was none like her before and there's been none like her since - she was unique.' Dawn French Victoria Wood was one of the true comedy greats of her generation, celebrated for her acute skewer……続きを見る

'Mark Watson is a national treasure' Richard Osman Whatever I now know about life - or think I know - I found out through failure, disappointment, mortification. I'm writing it all down as much to r……続きを見る

Need a gift for someone impossible to shop for? Give them 500 facts they’ll immediately want to repeat. True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t is the trivia book for people who love saying, “There’s n……続きを見る

This book offers an in-depth exploration into the lives, careers, and lasting impacts of the 25 most influential comedians who have left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. Each chapter is ded……続きを見る

As Nick and Nora Charles in the six Thin Man movies from 1934 to 1947, the team of William Powell and Myrna Loy showed that marriage didn't have to mean the end of the romantic comedy. From the come……続きを見る

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A “hilarious” (Dax Shepard), “surprisingly emotional trip” (The Chainsmokers) through deep American subcultures ranging from Burning Man to Alcoholics Anonymous, by the writer ……続きを見る

Cip & Margot is the pilot script for an animated series that follow the hijinks of a gay bar owner in his 30's and his straight female roommate, Margot. Intended to be drawn in an animation style th……続きを見る

At a time when Art Nouveau was all the rage, Fuller burst upon the scene as its living embodiment. A new kind of dancer whose simple movements were highly expressive, she created a fantasy world of ……続きを見る

Ground-breaking and essential history of the genre, highlighted by superb research, penetrating insights, and sharp, entertaining prose. Smartly designed, with scads of rare b&w photos laid out in a……続きを見る

Heywood is a good example of the professional dramatist who worked for Philip Henslowe, the theatrical manager, both as a playwright and an actor. By his own admission, Heywood claimed to have "eith……続きを見る

"This book is a much-needed addition to the growing body of scholarship around this beloved sitcom. An essential read for The Golden Girls fans and media studies scholars alike." ー Library Journal,……続きを見る

In the 80's, many young comics went on to become huge celebrities of the industry. Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Garry Shandling, Bob Saget, Dana Carvey, Paula Poundstone, and many more. We worked with ……続きを見る

Jean-Étienne, cadre très supérieur, a la fâcheuse manie de compter ses sous. Myrtille, chanteuse lyrique, est plus connue pour sa tessiture vocale que pour sa malice. Tous deux forment un couple dan……続きを見る

'There are prizes, normally named after PG Wodehouse, given to literary comic novels and non-fiction, and these books will have blurbs saying "hilarious" on them. This is infinitely funnier than any……続きを見る

**‘This book made me laugh and then order an unholy amount of takeaway.’ GREG DAVIES ‘One of my favourite comics has now written an annoyingly great book.’ ROMESH RANGANATHAN ‘Full of belly laughs a……続きを見る

"The blueprint for how to be funny." - Charna Halpern, author of TRUTH IN COMEDY & ART BY COMMITTEE. "Deceptively simple techniques." - Kelly Leonard, The Second City (Exec. VP, President of Theatri……続きを見る

'An absolutely brilliant read' Patrick Kielty, Late Late Show, RTÉ ‘Blisteringly honest . . . hilarious, traumatic, joyful and terrifying. Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy read!’ Liz ……続きを見る

Out of Time? has many different meanings, amongst them outmoded, out of step, under time pressure, no time left, or simply delayed. In the disability context, it may also refer to resistant attitude……続きを見る

Citron pressé est une pièce de théâtre qui relate l’histoire d’un homme que rien ne prédestinait à être heureux. Peintre en bâtiment de condition modeste, monsieur Lartigue usurpe l’identité d’un ar……続きを見る

Do You Struggle In a World That Seems Too Small for You? Well, you are not alone. There are plenty of us who deal with the things that make big folks angry, as we try to "literally" fit into a world……続きを見る

Dans un bureau impersonnel et froid se tient un entretien d’embauche. Une femme maniaque et autoritaire bouscule un homme candide dans un déferlement de questions perfides et impudiques. À quelles f……続きを見る

Le soir de sa rencontre avec Philippe Marelle, le jeune reporter Andreas ne se doute pas un seul instant que sa vie et sa carrière professionnelle vont s´en trouver chamboulées. Porteur d´un projet ……続きを見る

Pierre est un passionné de cinéma qui adore s’écouter parler, mais ne dit rien de lui. Lucille est une femme réservée, hantée par la culpabilité de n’avoir pas su aimer son fils dès la naissance. Hu……続きを見る

"You are Black; you are female," Leslie Jones' father once said. "But if you work harder and you're better than everybody else, they can't f*cking deny you." Leslie Jones is a warrior. Raised by a t……続きを見る

Who knew that pickleball would become a bona fide racquet-sport when it was first "invented" nearly six decades ago on Bainbridge Island near Seattle? Well, many savvy people did, but not me. A life……続きを見る

Seinfeldin parhaat jutut viideltä vuosikymmeneltä Onko tästä mihinkään? on läpileikkaus koomikko Jerry Seinfeldin elämästä ja tuotannosta. Jerry Seinfeld on yksi kaikkien aikojen parhaista ja menest……続きを見る