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Clown

Jon Davison

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publish Date: Mar 28th, 2013
  • Pages: 344
  • Language: English
  • Edition: 2013 - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.10in - 6.10in - 0.90in - 1.15lb
  • EAN: 9780230300156
  • Categories: CircusTheater - MimingComedy

About the Author

Davison, Jon: - Jon Davison is a clown performer, teacher, director, researcher, writer and musician with 40 years' experience. An international performer and trainer who trained at the École Philippe Gaulier and Fool Time Circus School (Bristol), he runs workshops in Britain, North and South America, South Africa, and throughout western and eastern Europe. He was co-founder of the Escola de Clown de Barcelona in 2006 and previously taught clown, improvisation and acting at the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona from 1996-2006. He was a research fellow investigating clown training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (University of London) from 2007 and is currently a lecturer at London Metropolitan University. His books include Clown Readings in Theatre Practice and Clown Training: A Practical Guide.