Punch and Judy

Punch and Judy is a traditional puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife Judy. The performance consists of a sequence of short scenes, each depicting an interaction between two characters, most typically Mr. Punch and one other character who usually falls victim to Punch's slapstick. It is often associated with traditional British culture, but has its roots in the 16th-century Italian commedia dell'arte, and is an integral part of the traditional arts throughout Europe (e.g. as "Kasper und Gretel" in Germany). The show is performed by a single puppeteer inside the booth. 
Jim Henson describes the show in The Muppets on Puppets along with a demonstration of the puppets.
==References==
* Muppet versions of two Punch and Judy characters (Punch himself and the crocodile) were created for episode 508 of The Muppet Show and made subsequent appearances.
* In the February 11, 1986 edition of The Muppets comic strip, Miss Piggy comments how martial arts are becoming a large part of the cultural zeitgeist. She and Kermit then happen upon a "Punch & Judo Show."
* At the beginning of "David's Circus," a barker advertises a Punch and Judy show as a part of the titular circus.
* In Episode 2593 of Sesame Street, Hiroshi's book about puppets includes a two-page spread image of Punch and Judy.
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Category:Stage References
Category:Puppetry