Spike Bones’ Punch and Judy show is a new perspective on an old tradition: both Mr. Punch and Ms. Judy take centre-stage as they work (and sometimes shirk) their responsibilities.
Classic adversaries like the devious devil, the pompous police officer and the carnivorous crocodile all return to meddle with Punch & Judy, who, as always, delight audiences with their witty responses and slapstick takedowns.
Suitable for all ages – from 1 to 100, Spike Bones’ Punch & Judy deconstructs and reconstructs the form to make a show that is fun and inclusive for everyone!
Technical details:
- The show lasts 25-35 minutes and is completely self-contained, including a small speaker, powered by battery.
- Spike Bones will perform up to 3 shows in any 1 day and is happy to fit around other acts (we do ask that we are not situated next to a loud PA or steam organ.
- The booth can be set-up in 45 minutes and taken-down in 30 minutes.
- Dimensions: 8fts 6inches tall X 4fts wide and 4 fts deep.
- It is not possible to perform in the rain, so please advise of any wet weather contingency.
- All we need is space to park nearby, access to water tap and somewhere to get a cup of tea.
- Spike Bones has a DBS certificate and is a member of Equity, with public liability insurance.
- Risk assessment for the show is also available
- Further publicity images and information available, on request.
Spike Bones’ Punch & Judy Show
Nephew Spike Bones is a 20 year old second generation showman and nonsense merchant, with a skillset that includes puppetry, clowning, music and general tomfoolery.
Nephew Spike Bones’ Punch & Judy show is a traditional, yet alternative take on the slapstick fun of Punch & Judy. In this 25-minute show, set inside a traditional puppet booth, everyone can laugh along with the many misdemeanours of Mr Punch and Ms Judy, along with their usual adversaries. Grandparents, parents and children alike will delight at all their merry misadventures – from stolen sizzling sausages, to a silly snapping crocodile.
This is an old artform made new, as Spike Bones reacts and interacts with whoever and whatever Mr Punch spies, leaving all the generation to agree “That’s the way to do it!”
“That’s the way to do it!”
Nephew Spike Bone’s Punch & Judy was developed as part of The Judy Project with funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska- Curie grant agreement No 101020076, the Society for Theatre Research and the University of Exeter’s Public Engagement with Research fund. It is being implemented at the University of Exeter’s Drama Department. @EU_H2020, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, #ResearchImpactEU, #universityofexeter
