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Inside the evening jacket of the disciplined concert artist lay an irreverent commentator on the absurdity of the world, who saw laughter as the distinguishing feature of humanity.

"Our world is emptier, full of sadness and holds a lot less laughter now that she has gone."

“In these times we need laughter and we need to be able to think critically about ourselves,” Playhouse artistic director Danny Feldman said.

Is it hearing a cameraman, his laughter come through or breaking one of your scene mates?

The circle opened, the women giggled, then nervous laughter erupted amongst them all.