Punch & Judy Theatre

Dimensions: 6.5in H x 4.41in D x 5.98in L

Department 56#: 4036511

Lighted Building

Materials:  procelain, UL cord

Coordinates With: 4036519          Saturdays With Punch & Judy     $29.99

                                    4036522            Holiday Adventure          $27.50

Electrical:  Standard cord and bulb

Replacement Bulb:  56.99244

Replacement Cord:   56.99028

Item Details

Punch & Judy has its roots in 16th century Italy but was soon popular as a street amusement all over Europe and was a mainstay of Victorian street theatre.  In any given show there were somewhere between eight and seventeen characters retelling a series of stories which were always followed by peals of laughter.  The adventures of Punch & Judy remain popular in England today.

Popular since the 1700s, Punch & Judy puppet shows are iconic English entertainment.  Punch and Judy headline the cast of characters that include the crocodile.  Punch & Judy has its roots in 16th century Italy but was soon popular as a street amusement all over Europe and was a mainstay of Victorian street theatre.  In any given show there were somewhere between eight and seventeen characters retelling a series of stories which were always followed by peals of laughter.  The adventures of Punch & Judy remain popular in England today.