Commedia in the Drama Classroom. I never cease to be amazed by the power of the mask as an enabler. I firmly believe that masks are amongst the most effective tools for unlocking creativity and confidence. Time and time again, I see a shy, quiet student dare to don a mask and, before our eyes, transform into a bold, brash captain…

“I had been looking at the role of the comic servant in Commedia. In Flaminio Scala’s collection of scenarios from the 16th Century that role befell Pedrolino. He was featured more often than Arlecchino and was always at the centre of intrigues, such as lovers seeking help…”