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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Can't wait for PUSH Physical Theatre's adaptation of Dracula to get started. Eek! http://tinyurl.com/yla67x7 #fb
KaeLynRich (KaeLyn Rich) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:51:43 -0000
Can't wait for PUSH Physical Theatre's adaptation of Dracula to get started. Eek! http://tinyurl.com/yla67x7 #fb
Opportunities: Performer / Dancer / Physical Theatre http://bit.ly/4wAqJs
theatrebristol (Theatre Bristol) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:59:27 -0000
Opportunities: Performer / Dancer / Physical Theatre http://bit.ly/4wAqJs
We still have FREE tickets to DV8 Physical Theatre: To Be Straight With You for Saturday! Come pick them up now at the Dashew Center :)
dashewcenter (Dashew Center) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40:11 -0000
We still have FREE tickets to DV8 Physical Theatre: To Be Straight With You for Saturday! Come pick them up now at the Dashew Center :)
DV8 Physical Theatre should be quite mesmerizing. Perhaps I will audition for the touring company Saturday.
gabriellaMari (Gabriella Lemus) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:36:57 -0000
DV8 Physical Theatre should be quite mesmerizing. Perhaps I will audition for the touring company Saturday.
is really likin her physical theatre peice wit her group. shud be doin more redearch now but she aint, lol
Louise_ann (Louise-Ann Dennard) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:52:41 -0000
is really likin her physical theatre peice wit her group. shud be doin more redearch now but she aint, lol
@marielouiseplum Do - Teaching Physical Theatre and Mask Theatre workshops running on 16 & 17 Nov http://tinyurl.com/ygscfft
trestletheatre (Trestle Theatre) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:37:04 -0000
@marielouiseplum Do - Teaching Physical Theatre and Mask Theatre workshops running on 16 & 17 Nov http://tinyurl.com/ygscfft

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