This book discusses the evolution of Commedia dell'Arte in the Asia-Pacific where through the process of reinvention and recreation it has emerged as a variety of hybrids and praxes, all in some ways faithful to the recreated European genre.

Part 1: In Education 1. Flaminio Scala in Hong Kong 2. Commedia in Australia: advocating for a key role in tertiary education 3. Teaching in Singapore: context and Commedia in Musical Theatre 4. A Commedia Night's Dream (in China) 5. Igniting Commedia in Secondary Schools in South Australia: a drama teacher's perspective Part 2: In Conversation Chapter 6. It Was, and It Wasn't Commedia dell'Arte:a conversation about Leilani by Mahuika theatre company 7. From Taranto to Bali 8. Commedia, Comedy and Clowns in Queensland 9. Arlequin in Asia-Culture 10. Theatre Hotel Courage's Journey in India: a family of masks on the road Part 3: In Practice 11. When Harlequin Met Hanuman 12. Making Commedia Happen in Aotearoa 13. Indianizing Commedia 14. Tackling Commedia with Young People 15. Commedia in The Land of Smiles Part 4: In Context 16. Reconstruction and Re-Mediation: performing Commedia across cultures 17. A Commedia Mask Maker in Bali 18. Protest, Pedagogy, and Identity: Commedia dell'Arte in Aotearoa 19. The Bridge and The Mirror Epilogue