It's a puppet show really, but it is very much in the style of a pantomime.
Punch and Judy come from Italy, They first started in England in May 9 1662. They took straight off to the seaside for a public reaction, when they did that the whole of England dropped to there knees
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Modernity and tradition are compared in the pantomime dances.
A pantomime villain in a play is an individual that despises the main character. One would 'boo' a pantomime villain because he is acting against the interests of the main character, who the audience holds dear to heart.
A mime.
Punch and judy were made by the Creators its not rocket science .Punch and judy were made by the Creators its not rocket science .
Punch and Judy was first shown in Covent Garden, London.
The cast of Judy Punch - 1923 includes: Clara Horton as Judy Wilcox
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The idea for Punch and Judy could very well have started in 1588. The introduction of Punch to this group of puppets was in 1662.
Punch and Judy has been with us for many , many years by now.
"That's the way to do it"
Punch and Judy come from Italy, They first started in England in May 9 1662.
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The phrase "as proud as punch" means feeling extremely pleased or satisfied with oneself or an accomplishment. It originates from the character Punch from the puppet show "Punch and Judy," who was always portrayed as proud and boastful.
The cast of Story of a Punch and Judy Show - 1915 includes: Warwick Buckland