British playwright and theatre-maker, Geoff Gillham was renowned for his work in theatre-in-education (TIE). An art form sadly much ignored these days, TIE seeks to engage young people in theatre which encourages thought and discussion.
Broadway World Adelaide Feature: COVID-19 Responses: Dr. Corinna Di Niro
As the first in what I hope will become a series of interviews and articles about what people and companies are doing during the closure of theatres and isolation of individuals, I approached Dr. Corinna Di Niro. Her Doctorate is in Commedia dell’Arte in 21st Century Australia with reference to Antonio Fava’s method, a world first, but she is now expanding her work into other areas.
Glam Adelaide: Bone Cage
British playwright and theatre-maker, Geoff Gillham was renowned for his work in theatre-in-education (TIE). An art form sadly much ignored these days, TIE seeks to engage young people in theatre which encourages thought and discussion.
Broadway World Reviews Adelaide: The Royal Bloodbath
World Commedia dell’Arte Day could not have been a more appropriate time to see The Royal Bloodbath, the latest performance from Commedia con Corinna, this time in conjunction with Werdna Theatre Productions
Commedia dell’Arte in the 21st Century
Corinna Di Niro has modernised 16th Century Commedia dell’Arte and will be staging workshops in Adelaide in late August. Commedia dell’Arte is the 16th century Italian form of theatre, which gave rise to a number of spectacles such as opera, melodrama and pantomime.
Adelaide Theatre Guide: Re-Wed: The Marriage of Flavio & Isabella
Commedia dell’Arte has its roots in European comic theatre, which treats of popular stories and legends. It relies on a convention where stock characters – easily recognised by the audience – appear in one reincarnation or another in every story.