Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

From Satyr Plays to John Cleese: An Excruciatingly Brief Introduction to Farce

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I provide a brief history of farce in theatre (as well as some examples of farcical plays), and describe important characteristics of this art form. (And yes, it is an art form.)

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Helpful links:


  • "Farce": https://literaryterms.net/farce/
  • "When & How to Write a Farce": https://literaryterms.net/when-and-how-to-write-a-farce/
  • "Farce," by Justin Cash: https://thedramateacher.com/farce/
  • "Farce: What Is a Farce? Definition, Usage, and Literary Examples": http://www.supersummary.com/farce/
  • "Comedy and Tragedy: Ancient Greek Drama, Comedy, Tragedy and Satyr Plays": https://hellenism.net/greece/ancient-greek-literature/comedy-tragedy/
  • "Phlyax Play": https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlyax_play
  • "John Cleese: How to Write the Perfect Farce," by John Cleese: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/feb/17/john-cleese-farce-bang-bang-fawlty-towers-rat-manuel-feydeau
  • "Actors in Shakespeare's Day," by Stephanie Chidester: https://www.bard.org/study-guides/actors-in-shakespeares-day
  • "Catharsis" (definition): http://www.literarydevices.com/catharsis/
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