Physical Comedy

Name a performer (or performers) from the old silent movies who used Physical Comedy.

Name a modern performer (or performers) who use Physical Comedy.

Which of these is a key thing to remember when creating physical comedy?

• Exaggerate everything

• Have a simple story

• Always get hurt

• go as fast as possible

What is physical comedy?

• a form of comedy focused on manipulation of the body for a humorous effect

• silent movies with stunts

• Making silly faces

• films where the purpose is to make the audience laugh

Which of these are examples of Physical Comedy

• Puns

• Funny facial expressions

• Slapstick

• Stand-up comedy

Which of these could be a reason for the physical comedy from silent movies being important to learn about in drama?

• It was funny

• It was hugely influential to modern comedy

• it is not longer around

• It made lots of money