2. The Slapstick
The phrase comes from the ‘slapstick’ — a club-like object composed of two wooden slats. When struck it produces a loud smacking noise. Actors can then hit one another repeatedly with great audible effect while causing no actual physical contact.

3. - Boisterous Comedies - Light and humorous dramas - Involves an enormous amount of exaggeration…

4. WALT: Understand the characteristics of Slapstick Comedy.
Classic Slapstick
WALT: Understand the characteristics of Slapstick Comedy.

5. So what are the characteristics of a slapstick comedy?
(write each of them down, there are 7 of them)

6. Improbable Situations

7. Practical Jokes

8. Chases

9. Unrealistic Action

10. Extreme Physicality

11. Comical Trips or Collisions

12. Exaggerated Violence

13. Modern Slapstick