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Punch & Judy Shows

John has the reputation of probably being Britain’s leading authority and exponent of Punch & Judy. Over fifty years of Punch & Judy experience have seen him performing from pubs to palaces, beaches to broadway and from house parties to Hollywood but he is still as much at home entertaining at small family gatherings, schools, fetes and galas. His show is entirely self contained and suited for most occasions.

John has had the honour of representing his country at international arts festivals and British promotions all over the world. In America John has played Punch & Judy on Broadway in New York City. In England he has performed for the Royal Academy among many others. On the morning of the wedding of their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales, John was asked to perform at the side of St. Paul’s Cathedral to entertain those attending as part of the City of London’s official celebrations. He has also had the pleasure of privately entertaining some of the world’s most distinguished people – royal families, actors, writers, entertainers, statesmen and sportsmen.

His show has been regularly beamed across Europe by satellite on “The Children’s Channel” and achieved Punch’s biggest audience when CBS News interviewed him live from Covent Garden for the “This Morning” programme networked across America and Canada. He has been featured in numerous films, TV Commercials, and programmes including “The Box of Delights”, “Rainbow”, The Avengers”, “Inspector Morse”, “Darling Buds of May”, “The Generation Game”, “East Enders”, “Midsomer Murders” and the BBC film “Hancock”.

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Excellent technique

Wonderful comic timing

Exceptional hand puppetry

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TESTIMONIALS

Here’s what John – Punch & Judy Shows’s clients said:

“Johns’ Punch & Judy show was a marvellous production that showed his excellent technique, wonderful comic timing and great ability to create a special interaction between himself and his audience. His years of experience were obvious.”

“Puppeteer’s of America” Festival

“Howls of laughter and high pitched shrieks proved once again that the 300 year old Punch is fun as ever… presented by John of London… one of the finest Punchmen in the world.”

The Calgary Herald

“It’s hardly surprising that John is rated so high in the land for his Punch & Judy work. His artistic flair for hand puppetry is quite exceptional. His dexterity gives the story a dimension of credibility. In his hands they are no longer inanimate wooden puppets – they have nobility. He also has a splendid rapport with children and adults alike – he is a brilliant entertainer.”

Polka Children’s Theatre

“John demonstrates the versatility of the best Punchmen over two centuries.”

Author of ‘The Punch & Judy Show’

“John is one of the finest English ‘Professors’ maintaining with verve, skill and spontaneity the old traditions of Punch & Judy.”

The Daily Telegraph

“John… leading exponent of the art.”

International Herald Tribune

PREVIOUS CLIENTS

John – Punch & Judy Shows’s Previous Clients:

The Royal Opera House
The Royal College of Art
The Guildhall
The Mansion House
The National Theatre
The Barbican Centre
The Tower of London
The Houses of Parliament
Covent Garden
The Royal Family

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