Read this article for an overview of mime, from its early Western forms and usage in Asian dance-dramas, to modern mime. You can also view videos of mime and related articles on Britannica, particularly focusing on notable performers.
This introduction provides an overview of the history of mime, outlines the theory and contemporary practice of mime. You will need to contact your drama teacher to sign in to DT+
This webpage for Fool Moon Productions provides an overview of the philosophy of Lecoq's teaching tool for actors - the Neutral Mask. There are pictures and videos to illustrate the idea.
This introduction provides an overview of pantomime. You will need to contact your drama teacher to sign in to DT+
In the video above, a pantomime actor provides a brief overview of the history of pantomime in British theatre and demonstrates the exaggerated physical acting and stock character types.
This article provides a brief overview of the career of Jacques Copeau, French theatre actor and director who took on training actors in improvising, mime and strenuous physical exercises.
Contemporary theatre company, Theatre de Complicite, create highly physical, devised, multidisciplinary works. Many of the actors are trained at the Lecoq school.
