Issue 12, Spring/Summer 2026

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Welcome to Issue 12! Inside this edition, we feature Katrien van Beurden’s moving reflection on how Harlekino helped her navigate grief and illness, Barry Grantham’s fascinating theatrical memoirs, plus an exclusive video trailer of Barry’s new masterclass video: Playing Commedia. Olly Crick explores the relationship between Punch and Pulcinella, and shares his research into the virtuosity and improvisational skills of Commedia performers. Bill Tuck uncovers the remarkable story of Renaissance composer Orlando Lassus performing as Pantalone in one of the earliest documented Commedia productions, and we dive into the archives with clippings from Barry Grantham’s 1947 publication World Ballet News.

Contents:

1. How Harlekino Saved My Life – by Katrien van Beurden

2. PlayingCommedia – by Cheryl Stapleton

3. Jottings of Theatrical Biograph– by Barry Grantham

4. Punch and Pulcinella - A Tale of Two Puppets – by Olly Crick

5. World Ballet News– by Barry Grantham

6. Commedia: Learning The Habit of Virtuosity – by Olly Crick

7. When Orlando Lassus Played Pantalone – by Bill Tuck

8. Complete Commedia Scenarios Project – Jay Cross