Satire
Lampoon or Parody: What Is the Joke Pointed At?
Lampoon or parody: learn to tell a comic attack from a borrowed style, so you can identify what a joke criticises and…
Comedy says more than the joke lets on
Read comedy closely: its characters, comic forms and sharp turns, and the worlds they make visible.
The Straight Character Is Not Always the Serious One
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Farce
Mistaken Identity in Farce: How One Mix-Up Drives the Plot
Mistaken identity in farce turns a simple mix-up into legible theatrical action, showing how props, entrances and…
Parody
The Copycat Compliment: When Parody Loves Its Model
Learn how affectionate parody uses precise imitation, selective exaggeration and a clear comic turn to honour its…
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A Comedy Ending Without a Neat Bow
A comedy ending without a neat bow can leave a disagreement open while still delivering a clear final beat. Learn to…
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A joke can be a way of seeing
Genuine Comedy Review looks beyond the laugh to the choices that make comedy work and the assumptions those choices bring into view.