PUNCH & JUDY - PUPPET SHOWS - CHILDREN'S PUPPETEERS

Introduction
The roots of the famous Mr Punch can be traced back to wandering performing troupes of 14th century Italy. Pulcinella, a hook-nosed buffoon was a popular character in the comic plays of those actors. Spreading through Europe Mr Punch acquired a wife and by the end of the late 17th century the Punch and Judy show was firmly established. By the mid-1800's the Punch and Judy show had entered its own era with nomadic punchmen performing at country fairs, seaside resorts, homes and in the streets of towns and cities.
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Making the best use of
If you are holding a children's fun day event, birthday or Christmas party it has got to include the children's favourite punch and Judy or puppet show. Puppeteers provide a great value for money show that will keep the children amused and mesmerised with the story line for the entire length of the colourful show. No childhood will be complete without seeing a puppet show and memories of Punch and Judy puppet shows will last a lifetime.
How many do I need?
Puppet shows come in many different formats with a wide variety of colourful characters, different story lines and lengths of shows, but generally speaking for most children's parties and events one puppeteer is usually adequate. However, if you are holding a larger event with large numbers of children expected to attend and wish to have puppet shows put on continuously all day, you may need to consider using several puppeteers.
Booking suggestions
Try to avoid booking your puppet show or puppeteer at the last minute to avoid last minute disappointments. As soon as you know your event or party date contact your puppeteer or Punch and Judy man to make booking arrangements. Fees. For private parties and functions a fee is usually charged by the puppeteer and can vary depending on the length of show.  Puppeteers may charge per child, per show to cover fees at outdoor events.
Regulations, insurance and other useful notes
Content. Punch and Judy and puppet shows are adapted and presented to suit the ages of all the children in line with modern thinking on suitable children's entertainment. If you have any concerns about the content of any particular puppet show talk to the puppeteer who will advise and adapt accordingly. Space. If you are having an indoor puppet show make sure you have adequate seating space and enough room for the actual puppet show.
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