{"product_id":"mr-punch-9781350451933","title":"MR Punch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou have to see things from all angles. May save your life one day.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA dark and \"Punchy\" comedy exploring stubborn tradition and the shining light that acceptance can bring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteve Byron and Joana Geronimo's \u003ci\u003eMr Punch\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut there's no show without Punch. \u003ci\u003eMr Punch\u003c\/i\u003e is told against the backdrop of 21st century Britain, with the use of puppetry and extremely dark humour. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle, in September 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Byron\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, writer and theatre practitioner with over thirty years of experience working in the North East. Acting credits include \u003ci\u003eWhen The Boat Comes In\u003c\/i\u003e (Customs House); \u003ci\u003eSunset Over Tantobie \u003c\/i\u003e(Gala Durham); \u003ci\u003eA Viking Christmas, Whale of a Time\u003c\/i\u003e (Alphabetti Theatre) and \u003ci\u003eSleeping Beauty \u003c\/i\u003e(Gala Durham). His writing credits include \u003ci\u003eReiver: Tales from the Borders\u003c\/i\u003e, and for Alphabetti Theatre: \u003ci\u003eBacon Knees and Sausage Fingers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFloorboards\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Rocket Girl, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSucking Eggs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTree\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoana Geronimo\u003c\/b\u003e is an Angolan actor, writer and theatre practitioner based in the North East. Acting credits include: \u003ci\u003eFrom Home to Newcastle \u003c\/i\u003e(Live Theatre); \u003ci\u003eThe Space Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e (Open Clasp); \u003ci\u003eHERE \u003c\/i\u003e(Curious Monkey); \u003ci\u003eThe White Card \u003c\/i\u003e(Northern Stage); \u003ci\u003eOUT, OUT!\u003c\/i\u003e (Alphabetti Theatre). Writing credits include \u003ci\u003eOUT, OUT!\u003c\/i\u003e (Alphabetti Theatre).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50402349285650,"sku":"9781350451933","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_feb84d66-9173-4e96-bb8e-702c41921f87.jpg?v=1729153409","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mr-punch-9781350451933","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}