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Punch & Judy celebration May 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by SallyK

The first Punch and Judy show in Covent Garden was first mentioned by Samuel Pepys in 1662, but more recently Mr and Mrs Punch and family were joined by other puppets in the churchyard of St Paul’s Church. When my … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg at St Paul’s Covent Garden May Fair 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 by SallyK

On May 14th St Paul’s (aka the Actors’ Church) Covent Garden teemed with colourful policemen, Punch and Judy performers, clowns, puppets, Pearly Queens and other assorted characters. Years ago I met Professor Leslie Press, son of another Punch and Judy … Continue reading →

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Sally Kindberg and Meeting Mr Punch (again)

Posted on June 3, 2019 by SallyK

In 2012 I held an exhibition of drawings and photos after meeting Punch and Judy Professor Leslie Press. He is sadly no longer with us, but the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild has just published the feature I wrote … Continue reading →

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Meeting Mr Punch exhibition – getting ready

Posted on September 6, 2012 by SallyK

Much activity at the SK Studios (aka small table in back room of very small apartment) getting ready for the Meeting Mr Punch teaparty launch on sunday 9th September (3 days away in fact – yikes!) at 148 Gloucester Avenue, … Continue reading →

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