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Posted on 2013-03-14 by Micke Klingvall

More Commedia dell’Arte with opera students

Here is a little more about Opera and Commedia dell’Arte after THIS: It is always a pleasure to work with opera singers when working with Commedia dell’Arte or just when working with theatre in general. I think it has to do with … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-02-17 by Micke Klingvall

Theories of Laughter and Comedy – Part 1

Lots of people have tried to write the theory behind laughter or explain what it is that makes us laugh. No one has succeeded. I will try to list and explain a few of them here under. We have already … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-02-09 by Micke Klingvall

Direct comedy in Vulgar Comedy

One of the most significant features of Vulgar Comedy is that it is played straight-in-your-face. Whether it is clowning, farce or standup comedy it is the kind of comedy that split sides, or at least it’s supposed to be. There … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-01-16 by Micke Klingvall

Laughter

First of all laughter is the actual bodily expression of joy, comedy and humor. It is what it all strive for. Laughter is the bodily expression of nervousness, confusion, embarrassment or tickling as well, but that is not our concern. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-01-09 by Micke Klingvall

Ambivalence in Vulgar Comedy

The power has always wanted stagnant values in comedy or in art as a whole. It promotes static hierarchies, eternal truths and strict morals in order to preserve its view of the world. It is a view where every change … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-01-03 by Micke Klingvall

Commedia dell’Arte-lecture

What is Commedia dell’Arte  How did it arise? Why is it relevant to play an old Renaissance theatre today? What is the idea behind acting in a mask? How much was in fact improvisation in a performance and how much is … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-11 by Micke Klingvall

Snow White for Suckers

Opened 5/3-1999 Playwrights – Micke Klingvall and the ensemble Director – Micke Klingvall Harry – Elias Wåhlund Harry – Dov Weinstein Music – Dov Weinstein and Pjotr Tjajkovskij Music arr. – Carola Alfredsson and Andreas Hedberg Musical study – Inger Lindholm Puppets – Carina Söe-Knutsen Choreography … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-11 by Micke Klingvall

Lezione dell´Arte or ”Pantalone på friarstråt”

Opened 19/3-1998 Tralala – Carola Alfredsson Pantalone – Johan Stormdal-Starck Ottavio, Coviello, Dottore, Brighella, Capitano – Mikke Schirén Isabella, Columbina, Tartaglia, Arlecchino – Micaela Gustafsson Director – Micke Klingvall Playwrights – Jean-Baptiste Moliére & Micke Klingvall Costume – Gaysha – … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-11 by Micke Klingvall

AAARRGH! ! – Capitano Catastrofo Collosalle

Opening 10/6-1997 and Reopening 6/6-1998 Playwright and Director – Micke Klingvall Capitano Catastrofo Collosalle, Löjlo, Dottore – Mikke Schirén Zanni – Micaela Gustafsson Pantalone – Elias Wåhlund Lejla, Tartaglia – Anna Svensson Costume – Ulrika Ahlmyr Costume assistants – Caroline Hoffman, Madeleine Kjällman, Andreas … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-11 by Micke Klingvall

Project ”Vanes”

Micke Klingvall – Coordinator/director Anna Svensson – Actress Mikke Schirén – Actor Micaela Gustavsson – Actress Majken Lindqvist – Actress Elin Karlsson – Actress Carolina Jareñjo – Actress Johanna Hövenmark – Actress Fredrik Schirén – Actor Niklas Sternberg – Actor   This was a project in … Read the rest of this entry →

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