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Separation of performers and audience
The fourth wall is a common convention in narrative drama in which a metaphorical, invisible, or imaginary wall separates performers (actors, dancers
Fourth_wall
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up fourth wall in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The fourth wall (more commonly used in the expression "breaking the fourth wall") refers to the
The_Fourth_Wall
English singer-songwriter and actress (born 1985)
Sheezus (2014), reached the top of the UK Albums Chart once more, while her fourth album, No Shame (2018), peaked at number eight. Her fifth and most recent
Lily_Allen
2014 live album / video by Dream Theater
Breaking the Fourth Wall is the eighth live album and video by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, recorded live at the Boston Opera House
Breaking the Fourth Wall (album)
Breaking_the_Fourth_Wall_(album)
Play by A.R. Gurney
The Fourth Wall is a 1992 play by the American playwright A. R. Gurney. It was originally produced in the United States in regional theatre. During the
The_Fourth_Wall_(Gurney_play)
American entertainment production company
Fourth Wall Studios is an entertainment studio founded in 2007 by Jim Stewartson, Elan Lee and Sean Stewart. Fourth Wall develops a wide range of entertainment
Fourth_Wall_Studios
2022 Marvel Studios television miniseries
to break the fourth wall in the series following her becoming a Hulk. Coiro said there were "some big surprises" regarding the fourth-wall breaking, with
She-Hulk:_Attorney_at_Law
British podcast
different stories. Behind the Fourth Wall - The Making of Sherlock & Co. Episode 01: Mr Sherlock Holmes Behind the Fourth Wall - The Making of Sherlock &
Sherlock_&_Co.
7th episode of WandaVision
"Breaking the Fourth Wall" is the seventh episode of the American television miniseries WandaVision, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Wanda
Breaking the Fourth Wall (WandaVision)
Breaking_the_Fourth_Wall_(WandaVision)
1981 studio album by The Flying Lizards
Fourth Wall is the second studio album by English rock band the Flying Lizards. It was released in 1981 on Virgin. The album features numerous collaborators
Fourth_Wall_(album)
Fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics
West Coast Avengers, and MODOK: Head Games. The story arc Beyond the Fourth Wall introduces an evil future version of Gwen as the archenemy of Miles Morales
Gwenpool
Fictional character
displaying a lack of interest. Zack is the school troublemaker and breaks the fourth wall often. Despite this, Zack achieves a very high score of 1502 on his SAT
Zack Morris (Saved by the Bell)
Zack_Morris_(Saved_by_the_Bell)
The Fourth Wall is a mystery play by the British writer A.A. Milne. It was first staged at the Haymarket Theatre in 1928. Under the name, The Perfect
The_Fourth_Wall_(Milne_play)
Genre of fiction about fiction
relationship between the creator and the player, frequently breaking the fourth wall by directly commenting on it. The term 'metafiction' was coined in 1970
Metafiction
2022 American film
by trying to "modernize it, borrowing heavily from Fleabag with its fourth-wall-breaking gimmicks", while "casting a free-spirited, fully liberated American
Persuasion_(2022_film)
American fiction writer (born 1953)
alternate reality games. This Is Not a Game (2009) Deep State (2011) The Fourth Wall (2012) "Diamonds from Tequila" (2014), short story published in Rogues
Walter_Jon_Williams
Portrayal of professional wrestling events as being real
live audience, kayfabe can be compared to the fourth wall in acting, as little to no conventional fourth wall exists in wrestling to begin with. Kayfabe
Kayfabe
American bassist
Events (2011) Dream Theater (2013) Live at Luna Park (2013) Breaking the Fourth Wall (2014) The Astonishing (2016) Distance over Time (2019) Distant Memories
John_Myung
Character appearing in Marvel Comics
is a fictional comic book character, a trait he exploits to break the fourth wall for comedic effect. The character's popularity has seen him featured
Deadpool
American singer-songwriter (born 1996)
Hands With Elvis was released in 2022. Their third EP, Breaking the Fourth Wall, was released in 2024 and their debut album, Everywhere Isn’t Texas,
August_Ponthier
Theatre feature
place upon the stage during a theatrical performance. The concept of the fourth wall of the theatre stage space that faces the audience is essentially the
Proscenium
Comic book superhero
the fourth wall for humorous effect and running gags, as the first major Marvel character to do so frequently, ahead of the more famous fourth wall breaker
She-Hulk
2021 song from the miniseries WandaVision
Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for the seventh episode, "Breaking the Fourth Wall", the song was performed by star Kathryn Hahn, with Lopez, Eric Bradley
Agatha_All_Along_(song)
2016 video game
Windows on December 8, 2016. OneShot's gameplay and plot breaks the fourth wall and involve metafictional elements. Many of the puzzles involve interacting
OneShot
2006 film by Dito Montiel
camera with short shots) with characters occasionally "breaking the fourth wall," i.e., addressing the viewer. The film switches back and forth between
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
A_Guide_to_Recognizing_Your_Saints
Fictional character from Metal Gear Solid
to talk directly to the player of the game in a way that crosses the fourth wall of the game screen, playing tricks with the game's memory card and controller
Psycho_Mantis
Still image frame of moving picture
Magnetic resonance imaging videos. Some humor in animation is based on the fourth wall aspect of the film frame itself, with some animation showing characters
Film_frame
Style of fiction storytelling involving narration
and the audience, while non-diegetic elements of a story make up the "fourth wall" separating the characters from the audience. Diegesis in music describes
Diegesis
Ongoing series published by Marvel Comics, 2016-2018
Continuity [#11–15] ISBN 1302905473) Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 4: Beyond the Fourth Wall [#16–20] (ISBN 1302905481) Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 5: Lost in the
Unbelievable_Gwenpool
British black comedy television series
characters are never named, including Waller-Bridge's and Scott's. The protagonist frequently breaks the fourth wall, providing exposition, internal monologues
Fleabag
English new wave band
such as Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues" and "Money". The 1981 album Fourth Wall received praise from critics but did not sell well. Top Ten (1984), with
The_Flying_Lizards
Aspects of a play that draw attention to its nature as a play
or theatre, or to the circumstances of its performance. "Breaking the Fourth Wall" is an example of a metatheatrical device. Metatheatrical devices may
Metatheatre
2002 film by Michael Winterbottom
the camera and says, "I definitely don't remember this happening". The fourth wall is frequently broken, with Wilson (who also acts as the narrator) frequently
24_Hour_Party_People
Musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. The fourth wall is broken numerous times during most traditional productions. The protagonist
Pippin_(musical)
American comedy-drama television series (1985–1989)
same year (both in 1985 and 1986). Moonlighting frequently broke the fourth wall, with many episodes including dialogue that made direct references to
Moonlighting_(TV_series)
2022 British medical comedy-drama miniseries
through the ranks of hospital hierarchy. These characters both break the fourth wall and directly address viewers with dialogue. This Is Going to Hurt presents
This Is Going to Hurt (TV series)
This_Is_Going_to_Hurt_(TV_series)
1988 film by John De Bello
Finletter's Pizza where she starts dating Chad. The plot breaks the fourth wall as the characters relate to the audience that the production has run
Return_of_the_Killer_Tomatoes
1997 film by Michael Haneke
especially highlighting the act of observation. The character Paul breaks the fourth wall five times throughout the film and addresses the camera in various ways
Funny_Games_(1997_film)
Fictional 46th president of the United States in House of Cards
direct address to the audience, a narrative technique that breaks the fourth wall. The character speaks with a Southern accent. During season 1, he is
Frank Underwood (House of Cards)
Frank_Underwood_(House_of_Cards)
Cult leader and controversial psychotherapist
formal name, but outsiders called its members "Sullivanians" or "The Fourth Wall." Newton's original family name was Cohen. He was born in Saint John
Saul_B._Newton
1966 film by Lewis Gilbert
disrespect, using them for sex and domestic affairs. He frequently breaks the fourth wall, speaking directly to the camera, narrating and justifying his actions
Alfie_(1966_film)
Fictional character from My Little Pony
Corner in Ponyville and is known for her seemingly random behavior, fourth wall breaks, "Pinkie Sense" clairvoyance, and tendency to burst into song
Pinkie_Pie
American author and producer
[Chevapravatdumrong] on TV." In the episode "Jesus, Mary and Joseph!" Peter breaks the fourth wall by rearranging the letters of her name in the opening credits to say
Cherry_Chevapravatdumrong
2013 video game
the character, the game includes self-referential humor and numerous fourth wall breaks. Upon release, the game received mixed reviews, being praised
Deadpool_(video_game)
Artificial world of a game
of the magic circle to identify when video games actually break the fourth wall. Conway defines the magic circle for a video game as encompassing both
Magic_circle_(games)
Non-diegetic speech in media
narrative from outside the universe of the narrative or while breaking the fourth wall (i.e. non-diegetically). The voice-over is read from a script and may
Voice-over
Defensive fortification in Roman Britain
Hadrian's Wall is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 in the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Running from
Hadrian's_Wall
2004 Indian film by Anant Mahadevan
Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Fourth Wall Productions. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Tulip Joshi
Dil_Maange_More
Common theatre phrase meaning to stop acting
audience or camera (except when the act is a deliberate breaking of the fourth wall). British English uses a slang term, corpsing, to specifically describe
Breaking_character
American comedy filmmaking trio
projects relied heavily on parodies, visual gags and breaking of the fourth wall, and established a strong 1980s cult following. The notable stylistic
Zucker,_Abrahams_and_Zucker
Short sequence that appears after all or part of the final credits
The Muppet Movie also began a trend of using such scenes to break the fourth wall, even when much of the rest of the film had kept it intact. The scenes
Post-credits_scene
American actress, dancer, and singer
(1999) The Witches of Eastwick (1999) (reading) Anything Goes (2002) The Fourth Wall (2002) The Grass Harp (2003) The King and I (2004) Mame (2006) Mud Donahue's
Sandy_Duncan
Marvel Comics limited series
Mephisto in disguise. In the middle of the fight, Mephisto, breaking the fourth wall, reveals that Cynthia and Reed's appearances have been orchestrated by
Infamous_Iron_Man
American animator (1908–1980)
slapstick occurring around brash, outlandish characters who broke the fourth wall, stating that cartoons are meant to do anything. Avery was born to Mary
Tex_Avery
Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise
personality, and his catchphrase, "Worst [thing] ever!" (breaking the fourth wall) Comic Book Guy (who states Jeff Albertson to be his real name in the
Comic_Book_Guy
2000 anime series
he retains his antagonism towards the kids and will often break the fourth wall complaining about the poor animation, lazy writing or not being paid
Ghost Stories (2000 TV series)
Ghost_Stories_(2000_TV_series)
South Park character
and he is one of the few characters on South Park to have broken the fourth wall. In the ninth season premiere, "Mr. Garrison's Fancy New Vagina", Garrison
Mr._Garrison
Canadian country musician (born 1995)
fourth album Little Songs was released on July 14, 2023. Wall's fifth release, Memories and Empties, was released on November 14, 2025. Colter Wall was
Colter_Wall
Fictional character from House of Cards
burned a hole into the American flag in the Oval Office, and breaks the fourth wall, saying: "My turn." The sixth season begins four months later. Claire
Claire_Underwood
British children's television series (1989–2006)
first gay kiss on children's television, as well as its breach of the fourth wall in the final series. The show ran for 18 series between 1989 and 2006
Byker_Grove
Muppet character
Rizzo as "pain-in-the-neck sidekick." The characters narrate, break the fourth wall, and Rizzo challenges Gonzo's claims to be Charles Dickens. The Gonzo
Rizzo_the_Rat
American television sitcom (1986–1990)
created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel, is notable for breaking the fourth wall. In the series, Garry Shandling plays a stand-up comedian who is aware
It's_Garry_Shandling's_Show
Allowing imagination when reading or viewing a fictional story
Compartmentalization (psychology) Deus ex machina Distancing effect Fourth wall Kayfabe Paradox of fiction The Real Sense of wonder Soap opera effect
Suspension_of_disbelief
American YouTuber and comedian (born 1981)
result of getting shingles. "Yep, it's my birthday. I'm 35 today. Time for my wall to be filled with well wishes and silly imagery. I say bring it on!". facebook
Doug_Walker_(comedian)
American superhero animated series (2012–2017)
on April 1, 2012. In a break from other series, Spider-Man breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience. It also includes fantasy sequences
Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)
Ultimate_Spider-Man_(TV_series)
1991 film by Mel Brooks
comedies that is not a parody, nor at any time does the film break the fourth wall (apart from a dance sequence midway through the film). It co-stars Lesley
Life_Stinks
Hanna-Barbera cartoon character
particular affinity for the theatre. His stories routinely break the fourth wall as the character addresses the audience in self-narration, soliloquy
Snagglepuss
British television series
an episode, along with fantasy scenes and occasional breaches of the fourth wall by the main actors. The show achieved consistently high viewing figures
Hustle_(TV_series)
Outdoor annex to a movie studio for shooting exterior scenes
Not all the buildings and houses are shells. Some are closed in with a fourth wall. When not otherwise in use, they serve as storage facilities for lighting
Backlot
Fictional character in Community
animation in "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas", and occasionally breaks the fourth wall. Abed's passion for filmmaking often leads him to recreate or pay homage
Abed_Nadir
2019 United States Supreme Court case
Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, 586 U.S. 296 (2019), is a Supreme Court of the United States case in which the Court unanimously
Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com
Fourth_Estate_Public_Benefit_Corp._v._Wall-Street.com
British comedy sketch show
observational, surreal, dark, and bizarre sketches. Limmy frequently breaks the fourth wall by directly talking to viewers through the camera. The show stars Brian
Limmy's_Show
Professional wrestling in-ring persona
showing pro wrestling's linkages to theatre, where the terms "breaking the fourth wall" or "breaking character" are used; however, as wrestlers typically interact
Gimmick (professional wrestling)
Gimmick_(professional_wrestling)
Fictional character from Monty Python's Flying Circus
He occasionally makes appearances in the show, usually breaking the fourth wall and disrupting sketches to pronounce them too silly for the public and
The_Colonel_(Monty_Python)
9th episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Walters would break the fourth wall and enter the real world to confront those who had been writing her story; this "extreme" four-wall break was heavily inspired
Whose_Show_Is_This?
Muppet character
developed a double act with Rizzo the Rat, narrating and breaking the fourth wall, with Rizzo challenging Gonzo's claims to be Dickens. The Gonzo and Rizzo
Gonzo_(Muppet)
British sketch comedy television series
elaborate wordplay and innuendo were staples. It frequently broke the fourth wall; characters would revert to their real-life actors mid-sketch, or the
A_Bit_of_Fry_&_Laurie
DC Comics character
develops a penchant for speaking in old clichés. He also tends to break the fourth wall, speaking directly to the reader about his plans to confront Hal Jordan
Black_Hand_(character)
Season of television series
Story Lord, the former conductor of the Story Train, written out of the fourth wall into a real dimension. Kari Wahlgren as D.I.A.N.E., an AI made by Rick
Rick_and_Morty_season_6
Cold War barrier around West Berlin (1961–1989)
(1962–1965) Improved concrete wall (1965–1975) Grenzmauer 75 (Border Wall 75) (1975–1989) The "fourth-generation Wall", known officially as "Stützwandelement
Berlin_Wall
American mystery television series
early Queen novels and radio shows. This includes Hutton breaking the fourth wall, to challenge the viewer to solve the mystery. Set in post-World War
Ellery_Queen_(TV_series)
1943 film by Erle C. Kenton
their son, Lou "Butch" Costello Jr. There is a scene that breaks the fourth wall: Wilbur and Grover are in their apartment when someone knocks at the
It_Ain't_Hay
Australian actress and producer (born 1990)
today." Her fourth release of 2015 was a cameo appearance in Adam McKay's comedy-drama The Big Short, in which she breaks the fourth wall to explain subprime
Margot_Robbie
48th episode of the 1st season of Steven Universe
meanwhile, escape from the plot hole after Garnet literally breaks the fourth wall. They arrive to see Uncle Grandpa, Steven, Lion, and Giant Realistic
Say_Uncle_(Steven_Universe)
Sentence, idea or formula that refers to itself
Self-reference in art is closely related to the concepts of breaking the fourth wall and meta-reference, which often involve self-reference. Self-reference
Self-reference
1992 American TV series or program
first season also featured moments when Jack or Wally would break the fourth wall and address the camera directly, generally using it as an opportunity
Love_&_War_(TV_series)
Fictional character
pulling objects out of thin air, doubling himself, and breaking the fourth wall, all the while uttering a characteristic cackling laugh. The character
Screwy_Squirrel
Plant defense mechanism against wood-decay pathogens
microorganisms. This is the strongest wall at the time of wounding, prior to the growth of the fourth wall. Wall 4. The fourth wall, known as the barrier zone,
Compartmentalization of decay in trees
Compartmentalization_of_decay_in_trees
Movement in 19th-century theatre
include recreating on stage a facsimile of real life except missing a fourth wall (on proscenium arch stages). Characters speak in naturalistic, authentic
Realism_(theatre)
Series of comedy movies
Kong. There are also frequent instances in which Bob Hope breaks the fourth wall to address the audience directly, such as in Road to Bali, in which he
Road_to_...
American sitcom (1959–1963)
of a reproduction of Auguste Rodin's statue The Thinker. Breaking the fourth wall, he would explain to the viewing audience his problem of the week, usually
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The_Many_Loves_of_Dobie_Gillis
2021 British film by Stephen Daldry
pandemic. However, a mixed response was given on its use of monologues and fourth wall breaks. In her review, Lucy Mangan from The Guardian gave Together four
Together_(2021_TV_film)
American animated television series
Taz-Mania co-developer Tom Ruegger), Taz-Mania frequently broke the fourth wall, and often made jokes showing that Taz could actually speak perfectly
Taz-Mania
Brief fault in a computer system
March 24, 2021. Conway, Steven (July 22, 2009). "A Circular Wall? Reformulating the Fourth Wall for Video Games". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on
Glitch
1986 film by Gene Saks
and her two daughters, Nora and Laurie. The film frequently breaks the fourth wall by having Eugene speak directly to the camera. In September 1937, Eugene
Brighton_Beach_Memoirs_(film)
Marvel Comics character
2015). "Deadpool Writer Rhett Reese Talks about Ajax and Breaking the Fourth Wall". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved January 6, 2017. Ajax (Francis) at Marvel
Ajax_(Francis_Freeman)
2nd episode of the 2nd series of The Young Ones
scenes. In this case, the wall with the living room window becomes the fourth wall. The quartet are so poor that they are burning their clothes and belongings
Cash_(The_Young_Ones)
10th episode of the 6th season of Seinfeld
the fourth wall and winks to the camera after he says, "Maybe I will, Lois. Maybe I will." This was the first and only instance of breaking the fourth wall
The_Race_(Seinfeld)
American Christian direct-to-video children's series
who fights evil, often by quoting scripture, and sometimes breaks the fourth wall. The show had three incarnations: The Bibleman Show, The Bibleman Adventure
Bibleman
2014 film
concerns a group of people in a saloon who, in an act of breaking the fourth wall, are able to hear the narrator of the film. A gunfighter enters a saloon
The_Gunfighter_(2014_film)
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