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The 30 hobbies closest to musical theatre in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Rehearse and stage scripted plays, clowning or physical theatre with a local group.
Alike: Both social and creative.
Different: Gentler on the body.
Community choirGentler on the body. More relaxing.
SingingEasier to do alone. Gentler on the body.
StorytellingGentler on the body.
Public speakingMore useful day to day. Gentler on the body.
Improv comedyLess fiddly. Less to learn up front.
Magic & cardistryBoth a lot to learn.More hands-on. Easier to do alone.
PuppetryMore hands-on. Easier to do alone.
Stand-up comedyGentler on the body. More of a thrill.
JugglingEasier to do alone. More hands-on.
LARPCosts more to start. More time outside.
Voice actingBoth a lot to learn.Costs more to start. Easier to do alone.
Balloon modellingMore hands-on. Easier to do alone.
KaraokeLess to learn up front. Less fiddly.
KendamaEasier to do alone. More hands-on.
Playing in a bandCosts more to start. More hands-on.
Salsa dancingMore physical.
Argentine tangoBoth a lot to learn.More relaxing. No audience needed.
Hip-hop danceMore physical.
Swing & lindy hopLess fiddly.
Contemporary danceMore physical.
Belly danceEasier to do alone.
Bollywood danceMore physical.
FlamencoBoth a lot to learn.Costs more to start. Easier to do alone.
Tap danceCosts more to start. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Ballroom dancingMore about following a method.
CapoeiraBoth a lot to learn.More physical. More hands-on.
BreakdancingMore competitive. More physical.
AikidoBoth a lot to learn.Costs more to start. More relaxing.
Brass instrumentsBoth a lot to learn.Costs more to start. Gentler on the body.The closest are Amateur theatre, Community choir, Singing, Storytelling and Public speaking. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
LARP is close to musical theatre and quicker to pick up.
