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  1. Punch and Judy - Wikipedia

    The plot reimagines the classic puppet show as a revenge tale, in which Judy and Punch are married puppeteers in the fictional town of Seaside, with a popular show about themselves.

  2. A brief history of Punch & Judy puppet shows - London Museum

    Lawless, violent and full of mischief, Punch the puppet has been both loved and loathed by Londoners since the 17th century. He’s the controversial star of Punch and Judy, a traditional puppet show that …

  3. Punch and Judy | Puppet Wiki | Fandom

    Punch and Judy is a traditional, popular puppet show featuring the characters of Mr. Punch and his wife, Judy. The performance consists of a sequence of short scenes, each depicting an interaction …

  4. Punch and Judy | World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts

    The Punch and Judy show remains a popular feature of open-air fêtes, festivals and children’s parties. Today there are over a hundred professors, men and women, who regularly perform the show.

  5. "That's the way to do it!" A history of Punch & Judy - V&A

    Punch and Judy is the traditional puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife Judy. An archetypical and controversial British figure with his origins in the charismatic 16th century Italian puppet …

  6. That's the Way to Do it! A History of Punch and Judy - YouTube

    That's right, Punch and Judy started out as a marionette show before evolving into the glove puppet spectacle we know and love today. But don't let its foreign roots fool you, Punch and...

  7. Punch and Judy - The World of Puppetry: A look through ...

    Punch and Judy are a very famous puppet duo from England who have been around for over 350 years. Although Punch and Judy are primarily English, they are thought to have originated in Italy- by Italian …

  8. The History of Punch and Judy: From Italian Origins to ...

    May 1, 2025 · Step behind the booth and into the world of Punch and Judy! Here you'll find stories from the road, fascinating history, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and the odd squeak of Mr Punch himself.

  9. Punch & Judy Online – The Home of the Great British Punch and ...

    Downloadable information and activities from V&A Museum of Childhood and PuppetLink. Links to theses, symposia and academic bodies researching Punch and Judy and traditional forms of …

  10. Punch and Judy: What Is It & When Did It Start? | HistoryExtra

    Aug 25, 2023 · The marionette puppet with strings, a chap called Pulcinella, came from the Commedia dell'arte tradition in Italy. The tradition was first introduced to this country way back in the 1660s and …