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Punch and Judy: a British entertainment institution famously contained within the confines of a small striped box. But what happens when the chaotic lives of these iconic characters tumbles out of the booth and spills into the real world? This is a one-hour tragicomedy exploring the public and private lives of Punch and Judy alongside the host of characters that have for centuries populated their world. With a blend of slapstick comedy and puppetry vs naturalistic drama, as the two sides begin to blur it makes for a dark and unsettling comedy that is no longer for kids.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Punching Judy is by SkinnedTeeth, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG, 24 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £15. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Scenes of violence.