Swanage Punch and Judy Show

14/06/2026

We’re back open today and what a gloriously sunny day we have! Shows at 12, 1:30, and 3 as always it’s £2 each to watch, cash and card accepted. Have a great sunny Sunday 🐊⛱️☀️

07/06/2026

Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances we’re unable to perform today. All being well we’ll be back on the beach next Sunday (14th June)

06/06/2026

With high winds and rain forecast today, we won’t be performing. But the weather is looking better for tomorrow!

01/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to support the show over the half term! What a wonderful week we had back on the beach, with glorious weather too.
Leading up to the main season starting, I am performing on weekends except when I’m booked elsewhere or if there are events on the beach.
Currently these dates are
- 6th & 7th June
- 14th June
- 28th June
- 5th July
With the main season’s shows starting on Sunday 12th July.

As ever the only way the show can continue, is through your honesty and generosity. Whether you’re a local, a day tripper, or on holiday here; your contribution of only £2 each secures the future for Punch and Judy on the beach in Swanage.

Thank you to Max at Bournemouth news & picture service for this great picture!

29/05/2026

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Kat Marchant all about the history of Punch and Judy on her YouTube channel, Reading the Past.

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25/05/2026

Bank holiday Monday is here, big thank you to everyone who supported the show over the weekend!
Show times are back to normal with shows at 12, 1:30, and 3 and it’s only £2 each to watch!

23/05/2026

The first show of the season is about to start, and even better the show is featured in print in not one but two national papers today. The Times and The Express.

23/05/2026

Today’s the start of our 10th year working on the beach at Swanage. Thank you to everyone who has supported the show over the last ten years!
Show times are slightly different this weekend with the pirate festival having their land invasion on the beach. So for this weekend shows are 12:30, 1:30, and 3pm. Plus it’s still only £2 each to watch.

18/05/2026

If only setting up the show was actually this quick!

18/05/2026

Thank you to Greg at Floorwork for helping again this year transporting and setting up the show with me, and also George and Josh from Swanage council for digging a massive hole to put the base in!

Pleasure helping out in the community. Early this morning we set out to transport and set-up the Swanage Punch and Judy show with Joe and the council guys Josh and George who professionally dug out a trench for the base to be secured into, ready for another Summer season beach fun and entertainment.