That's the Way to Do It!

Red Herring Productions

That is The Way To Do It! is a raucous comedy for outdoor events and street arts festivals. A life sized and alternative version of the much loved Victorian seaside entertainment; Punch and Judy return as a vehicle for hilarious satire in our anxious, credit crunched world.

With puppets, music and knockabout choreography the infamous rebels take to the streets and ask the public for their support. Who will win the war on freedom of expression and civil rights? Will the Polite Policeman have his way? Punch and Judy ask the public, what is harmless fun and when is it going too far?!

The design is heavily influenced by the traditional shows, with eye-catching costumes, glove puppets with built in sound systems for a modern twist.

Dates

That's the way to do it! is available for touring in the UK and internationally in 2012. The show can be presented at outdoor festivals, community events, in shopping centres, on high streets, anywhere you like! Summer 2011 tour dates included:

Norwich and Norfolk International Festival, Brighton International Festival, Fuse Festival, Medway
Greenwich Fair, Winchester Hat Fair, Mouth of the Tyne Festival , North Tyneside
Watch this Space, The National Theatre, The Shoreditch Festival, Londo n
End of Term, for Metal, Chalkend Park, Southend on Sea, Bristol Harbourside Regatta
Stockton International Riverside Festival, X-Trax Manchester, Mint Fest, Kendal - Manchester International Arts

Creative Team

Writer & Director Paschale Straiton
Mr Punch Simon Spencer-Hyde
Judy Sarah Thomas-Lane
Policeman Tom Adams
Sound Design Greg Hall
Designer Alison Neighbour
Fight Director Kate Waters
Choreography Lina Johansson
Masks Nick Ash
Production Manager Bernd Fauler
Stage Manager Lee Jones
Creative Producer Sarah Sansom
Filming Justin Jones
Photography: Justin Jones, Chuck Douglas, George Rockett and JJ Waller.