Harlequinade
Harlequinade was a type of theatrical performance popular in 18th-century Britain. It was a slapstick adaptation of the commedia dell’arte, itself a 16th-century Italian comedy tradition featuring stock characters in improvised performances. A typical Harlequinade showcased a series of interwoven scenes culminating in a skit about the clever protagonist Harlequin and his love interest, Columbine. Which Harlequinade character became so popular that he remains instantly recognizable today? More… Discuss
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hi George,
you have another gravatar at twitter!
P.S.:
very purple (bizzaar, burlesque, harlequinesque):
Prince and Beyonce with PURPLE RAIN
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Well, I was thinking more like bard, for you, and for myself a Santa! (or whatever): check my last poetic thought “Alchemy: moments to jewels”, lots of magenta, red, yellow…
Thankd Frizztext, “Be you and enjoy it!” (this is what Dara likes to say)
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I also try some Harlequinades in my blog playing guitar …
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🙂 You do it excelently! (the guitar playing, I mean), and the selection! By the way: did you noticed my gravatar, I think is burlesque!
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