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Clowning as Social Performance in Colombia

Ridicule and Resistance

By (author) Barnaby King
Genres: Circus
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, United Kingdom
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Published: 28th Jun 2018
Dimensions: w 135mm h 213mm d 24mm
Weight: 370g
ISBN-10: 1350076392
ISBN-13: 9781350076396
Barcode No: 9781350076396
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Contemporary Clowning as Social Performance in Colombia brings to light the emergence of new kinds of clowning in everyday life in Colombia, focusing particularly on the pervasive presence of clowns in the urban landscape of Bogota. In doing so it brings a fresh and updated perspective on what clowning is as well as what it does in the 21st century. Featuring descriptions of more than 24 distinct clown performers, Barnaby King provides an engaging and lively account of the performative moment in which clowning transpires, analyzing the techniques and processes at work in producing what is commonly named as "clowning". In contrast with their North American and European counterparts, clowns in Latin America are seen every day in public settings, are popular cultural figures and sometimes claim to exercise real political influence. Drawing on five years of co-performative ethnography, the book argues that clown artists have thrived by adapting their craft to changing social and economic conditions, in some cases by allying themselves with authority and power, and in others by generating spaces for creativity and resistance in adverse circumstances. By applying performance theory to clowning in a specific cultural context this is the first work to propose an appropriate scholarly response to the diversity and ingenuity of clowning beyond Europe and North America.

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King delivers a volume that blends an insider's view of the evolution of clowning practice in Colombia with a critical analysis of the social, political, and economic forces that have helped to shape that evolution ... Throughout the book, King's insider understanding of the art of clowning and his participation in some of the acts provide keen insight and cogent argumentation ... King offers a compelling and vibrant contribution that illuminates the ways in which clown performance intersects with everyday Colombian life. * Modern Drama * This book is recommended not only to those already interested in clowning, but even more to those whose perception of clowning was shaped by Hollywood horror movie clowns. It will undoubtedly change that distorted image of clowns, as it provides ample evidence of the important role clowning can play in society. * Studies in Theatre and Performance *