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Also Known As	Fastnachtspiel • Shrovetide play

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theatrical production Fasching mumming play Hocktide play theatre circus puppetry acting directing stand-up comedy magic freak show

Key People

Sachs, Hans

Hans Sachs

German poet and composer

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Jakob Ayrer

German dramatist

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