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'''Comedy''' is a form of [[drama]] that originated in [[Ancient Greece]]. The first great comedy dramatist was [[Aristophanes]] who is remembered for [[satire]]. Comedy is, broadly speaking, any drama in which humour is a predominant factor or theme. It has developed via stage plays, including some written by [[William Shakespeare]], to [[film]] and [[television]]. | |||
Famous exponents of the [[genre]] include [[Charlie Chaplin]], [[Laurel and Hardy]], [[Frankie Howerd]], [[Jennifer Saunders]], and [[Lenny Henry]]. | |||
Revision as of 07:56, 16 January 2024
Comedy is a form of drama that originated in Ancient Greece. The first great comedy dramatist was Aristophanes who is remembered for satire. Comedy is, broadly speaking, any drama in which humour is a predominant factor or theme. It has developed via stage plays, including some written by William Shakespeare, to film and television.
Famous exponents of the genre include Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Frankie Howerd, Jennifer Saunders, and Lenny Henry.