Just to make things a little kookier, here’s a picture of the same theatre from 1964. This is actually a screen shot from a very groovy (in the way only a Technicolor film from 1964 can be groovy) picture starring William Holden and Audrey Hepburn with Noel Coward at his most-Noel-Coward-est.
Similar theatres in England were and are the home of Punch and Judy. Perhaps our Lord Julian from Punch’s Cousin should consider lending his puppet to such a theatre.
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Were puppet shows from long ago primarily for the adults or children? I can't imagine too many adults going to a puppet show (although I would}, but there appear to be several in the audience. Were the stories kid friendly or more adult themed? Just wondering.
By the way, the theatre is beautiful.
Hi Kathy. Yes, puppet shows were for adults, too. While the children enjoyed the slap-stick antics of the colorful puppets, they were actually used as a method of making social and political commentary through their dialogue, characteristics and costumes. It was the equivalent of the more adult-oriented humor we see peppered into kids' movies and cartoons. It was something for the whole family. And, the best part, it was inexpenive or even free entertainment in a world where there were very few options.
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