Forkbeard Fantasy – Multimedia Theatre of the Absurd – 3
Practical exercises exploring the Forkbeard approach Through the Looking Glass To explain Forkbeard’s extraordinary melding of film and live performance, it is useful to show students extracts of their work. A good selection can be found on their DVD The...Read moreForkbeard Fantasy – Multimedia Theatre of the Absurd – 2
Key productions Forkbeard Fantasy have produced dozens of shows ranging from On An Uncertain Insect to The Barbers of Surreal, The Brain and Frankenstein. Their plays grapple with big ideas, ranging from the history of cinema to genetic engineering and climate...Read moreForkbeard Fantasy – Multimedia Theatre of the Absurd – 1
Key theory, ideas and practices Forkbeard Fantasy are pioneers of cross-artform multimedia theatre. Their subversive performances are a seemingly anarchic mix of film, animation, puppets, ludicrous costumes, mechanical sets and gothic vaudeville. Influenced by the...Read moreCommedia dell’arte Drama Unit
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