A Little Bit of History and Travel… to where Harlequin was Born
The Harlequin is the best-known comic servant character from the Italian Commedia dell’Arte. The role is believed to have first been introduced in the 16th century. We all know Harlequin and have seen this character in his chequered costume in a performance somewhere over the years. We’ve laughed along as he light-heartedly played his jokes on us as an audience and on his masters on stage as well.
