Educational, Literary, Talks and Discussions, Lecture, Historical, Masterclass - Edinburgh Fringe 2023

Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers, and Clowns


Rosemary George (New York, USA)

A masterclass about the hidden meaning behind characters from ancient Greek theatre, commedia dell’arte, film, television and slapstick. From Greek Tragedy and Satyr to Japanese Noh Theatre and Chinese Opera, the world of theatre has discovered a way to hide the realities and truths from themselves and the world around them. Join New York Professor Rosemary George as she takes you on a lecture tour through the joys and sorrows, comedies and tragedies of life through the lens of theatrical masks.

‘The professor’s range and extent of research is clearly apparent… A densely packed piece of work which successfully steers a course between the jagged rocks of academic dryness and the coral reefs of mundanity’ (EdinburghGuide.com).

‘Brilliantly and eloquently written… Thoughtful… Extraordinarily well-researched’ (Audience Review, Edinburgh Fringe).

‘Quite unique… Informative and fun’ Audience Review, Edinburgh Fringe).



www.rosemarygeorge.com

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Language Talk in English

Dates Available now

Format Digital on-demand

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    • Talks and Discussions
    • £14.00
    • 4 August 2022
    • 78 minutes
    • C ARTS | C venues | C digital
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    • 14+ (guidance)
    • warning
      Contains distressing themes, mature themes, scenes of violence; strong language/swearing
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