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SteveH:
The article below mentions ......... Joe Burns, from Brighton, is joined by Mark Poulton in Weymouth, Dorset, and Jason Codman in Llandudno, Wales, as the last three full time beach performers.
Heatwave sparks Punch and Judy revival
THE recent heatwaves have sparked a revival of Punch and Judy after verbal abuse threatened to end the shows for good.
The puppet show dates back to 16th century Italy, but gained popularity at British seaside resorts.
Professional Punch and Judy performer Joe Burns, from Brighton, said the seaside institution was under threat with only a few full-time shows left, with performers experiencing verbal attacks.
cont https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20668432.heatwave-sparks-punch-judy-revival-verbal-abuse-shows/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Ian:
It originated with commedia dell'arte.
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