Punch & Judy Professors and Puppeteers from all over the country and abroad gather to perform in the Garden of St Paul’s Church on the second Sunday in May near the spot where Samuel Pepys first recorded sighting Mr Punch in May 1662.
The day starts at 11am with a Grand Procession around the neighbourhood led by the Superior Brass Band.
At 12 noon there is a Special Church Service with Mr Punch in the pulpit, followed by Shows, Stalls and Workshops, Folk Music and Maypole Dancing. The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild, The Punch & Judy Fellowship and the Punch & Judy Club will all be represented alongside local community groups including the Covent Garden Community Association.
The day ends at 5.30pm.
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No need to book tickets - just turn up on the day.
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2024-05-12 11:00 2024-05-12 11:00 Europe/London Covent Garden May Fair & Puppet Festival Punch & Judy Professors and Puppeteers gather to perform in the Garden of St Paul’s Church near the spot where Samuel Pepys first recorded sighting Mr Punch in May 1662. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2024/05/12/covent-garden-may-fair-amp-puppet-festival-384199 St Paul's Covent Garden,Bedford Street,London,Location
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