Punch & Judy shows have been entertaining audiences for many generations. The Punch and Judy show as we know it today has its origins traceable at least to the 'Commedia dell'Arte' street theatre of 16th Century Italy. However, the English puppet theatre goes back further than the 1500s.
You can read a definitive history of Mr Punch and find out much more about his tradition at our partner website, Punch and Judy Online.
