Stand-Up Comedy

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-138-89143-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book sets out a fresh approach to stand-up comedy. By constructing a theoretical framework using laughter theory, phenomenology and contemporary performance theory, it provides not only a new analytical tool for this genre of performance, but also a means by which it can be understood, discussed and taught. Tim Miles combines empirical research into the 'lived experience' of live stand-up with a strong theoretical model to explore the importance of performance expectations; perceptions of space; sensory perceptions; liveness; the lived experience; inter-subjectivity; memory; interactions; collectively; and perceptions of truth and trust.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Miles, Tim

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

1. Attending the Performance

2. Building a Framework

3. A New Theory

4. A New Approach

Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Tim Miles teaches on the English Literature degree at the University of Surrey.