1The playwright's latest work is a farce that ridicules the excesses of modern celebrity culture.
2Is it possible to create a farce that is both humorous and thought-provoking, or do these two goals inherently conflict?
3The film's use of slapstick humour and over-the-top characters turned what could have been a serious drama into a farce.
4Avoid turning your satire into a farce by ensuring that your critique remains focused and incisive, rather than resorting to cheap laughs.
5There is a long tradition of using farce as a vehicle for social commentary, from the works of Aristophanes to modern-day sitcoms.