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:

• Mime
• Contemporary dance
• Theatrical Clowning and other physical comedy
• Some forms of puppetry
• Theatrical Acrobatics

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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Physical Theatre Workshops for Performance Artists:   Physical Theatre Workshop for Performance Artists .. http://bit.ly/5Ruf4F
Saturday: A special treat from the Glad-Rags Physical Theatre - Live performance, dance, the amazing Mr Lovebucket and free mince pies!!
orangestmusic (Orange Street Music ) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:51:44 -0000
Saturday: A special treat from the Glad-Rags Physical Theatre - Live performance, dance, the amazing Mr Lovebucket and free mince pies!!
[Nov 22] Sneeuwduister - a physical ánd musical theatre performance http://bit.ly/6eHBD8 #mregion
mtricht (M'tricht Maastricht) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:21:11 -0000
[Nov 22] Sneeuwduister - a physical ánd musical theatre performance http://bit.ly/6eHBD8 #mregion
Drained from physical theatre :)
daniel_oh (daniel o'carroll) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:52:37 -0000
Drained from physical theatre :)
@Seriou Yelling fire in a movie theatre has a physical danger component. Not applicable.
dmbarlow (Dash M. Barlow) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:20:51 -0000
@Seriou Yelling fire in a movie theatre has a physical danger component. Not applicable.
My arms aren't even sore from all that arm wrestling! Go physical theatre!
FlyAwayUmbrella (Courtney) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:50:01 -0000
My arms aren't even sore from all that arm wrestling! Go physical theatre!

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