Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers, and Clowns

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Spoken Word (talk, historical)

  • Venue 4
    C ARTS | C venues | C digital - portal
  • Watch onDemand (available from 2 August)
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Rosemary George (New York, USA)
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing themes, mature themes, scenes of violence; strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
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Description

An intriguing, soul-searching masterclass into the personas of jesters, jokers, and clowns, through the lens of the theatrical mask. From Greek trickster gods to Japanese Noh Theatre, commedia dell’arte and opera to slapstick and cartoons, join Professor Rosemary George on a rollercoaster through the joys and sorrows, comedies and tragedies of life, which probes hidden identities in human behaviour. ‘The professor’s range and extent of research is clearly apparent’ (EdinburghGuide.com). ‘Brilliantly and eloquently written… Thoughtful… Extraordinarily well-researched’ (Audience review). ‘Quite unique… Informative and fun’ (Audience review). ‘Truly thoughtful, educational’ (Audience review).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: This is a digital online venue, and can be accessed from any location with a suitable internet connection using most digital devices, such as tablets, computers, mobile phones or internet-enabled televisions running a current or recent web browser software.

    • Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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