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Physical theatre is a catch-all term used to describe any mode of performance that pursues storytelling through primarily physical means. There are several quite distinct traditions of performance which all describe themselves using the term "physical theatre", which has led to a lot of confusion as to what the definition of physical theatre actually is.

The term "Physical theatre" has been applied to performances consisting mainly of:

While performances based around all of the above could equally claim to be "Physical Theatre", the key distinguising factor is a focus on narrative, character and storytelling. However, it is often difficult to draw a distinct boundary between what is and what is not physical theatre, and distinctions are often made quite arbitrarily by critics and performing companies.

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Margolis Brown Company - Offers an intensive study of the performer's physicality as the basis for expression and gives the performer a muscular vocabulary with which to create physical dramatic art.

Pacific Performance Project - Uses the Suzuki training method for actors in its physical theatre workshops and performances. Site includes instructor bios and an application.

School of Physical Theatre - A full-time professional school devoted to the training of physical theatre artists, writers, directors, and actors.
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404 The Hunter Gates Academy of Physical Theatre - Description of this Canadian one-year full time program, with an overview of the course, instructor, contacts and application form.
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Theatrestudio - Sweden. A school for physical theatre with information about classes, teachers, and subjects.

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