Physical comedy in theatre dates back to the 16th century and not much has changed since then. The main point is to get laughs from slapstick, clowning and mime. We might think of Charlie Chaplin, Benny Hill or Laurel & Hardy as being noted exponents of this art in the 20th century and theatre audiences today will still snigger at an actor who pulls a funny face or executes a pratfall. Who can’t laugh when they see a clown get a face full of cream pie?

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