Mr Punch Av Steve Byron, Joana Geronimo

<p><i>You have to see things from all angles. May save your life one day.</i><br><br>A dark and “Punchy” comedy exploring stubborn tradition and the shining light that acceptance can bring.<br><br>Steve Byron and Joana Geronimo''s <i>Mr Punch</i> follows Norman, a solitary and now lonely figure of fun, with a dependence on drink and a long life of self-destruction and small mindedness. Norman has returned from a funeral carrying his recent departed father’s life in a suitcase. A father whom he blames for his actions, situations and what the world might call a ‘wasted life’. When a faraway family move in next door, Norman’s attitudes, pity-party and beliefs may have to change.<br><br>But there’s no show without Punch. <i>Mr Punch</i> is told against the backdrop of 21st century Britain, with the use of puppetry and extremely dark humour. <br><br>This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle, in September 2023.</p>