BOXING CLEVER 

I include a comedy boxing routine in my version of ‘Babes in the Wood’.

Yes, I am aware that there are some people who don’t approve of that sort of thing being performed upon a stage. This attitude is widespread in the arena of sanitising humour, done in the name of correctness. As far as power, and any subsequent attempt to control is concerned, the first thing to go, is the sense of humour. This is a very old, knockabout routine, done purely for laughs, so if you don’t approve then tough beef (or is it horsemeat?).

The version I use is based on the one described in Mark Stolzenberg’s book, ‘Be A Clown’. Have a look at the video for a variation on the theme. Notice that it isn't simply three guys just goofing about. The moves are rehearsed, and not rushed.

The sophisticates and the small fry seem to be enjoying it… so there you go!

You fun starts at 1’56” into the video.