May 16, 2020 at 6:43 pm
People are dying. Punch bows his head in tribute to those who have sadly been taken from us, especially those before their time. Happy, for once, to stand aside and allow the applause to ring out for others; the deserved, the not forgotten, the essential workers. Punch is essential too. He’s part of the fabric… Read More »
March 29, 2018 at 3:49 pm
What could be more British, than roast beef, warm beer, St.George tackling his dragon and Punch and Judy? St. George’s Day parades, fairs, fun days, anything in fact that celebrates national pride, in the best possible way, is to be welcomed in these stormy ‘Beast From The East Days!’ Is the dragon, Punch’s crocodile in… Read More »
October 30, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Halloween is almost upon us and we are witnessing a new craze; people dressing up as Scary Clowns and going around terrorising their neighbourhoods. Some children are so traumatised, they refuse to go outside and play and their parents struggle to get them to go to sleep at night. One enterprising part-time police constable, in… Read More »
October 17, 2016 at 7:57 pm
The headlines scream ‘local council bans Mr Punch’ and the Punch community wring their hands in despair as another potential ‘fair paying booking’ is likely to disappear. Mr Punch was born on the streets. His audience consisted of the downtrodden, much abused, poor street folk. It is no surprise that Charles Booth, in his enquiry… Read More »
October 15, 2016 at 8:13 am
If dogs and their owners can be paired up just by their looks (Dogs look like their owners, it’s a scientific fact (BBC Future)) is it appropriate that Judy works Punch? Marriage, for better, for worse, is a contract made in heaven – just as is thunder and lightning (quote attributed to Hollywood luminary Clint… Read More »