A seaside puppetry celebration is set to bring laughter and tradition to the Dorset shoreline this month.
The Swanage Seaside Special will take place on Shore Road on Saturday, August 22, featuring four live puppet shows starting from 12pm.
The event marks 10 years of Professor Joe Burns' Punch and Judy shows in Swanage.
Each performance costs £2 per person, with both cash and card payments accepted.
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Professor Burns said: "When I first brought my show to Swanage in 2016, I had no idea I would still be here 10 years later.
"Punch and Judy shows are such a special part of so many people’s summers, and seeing the same families return year after year is joyous."
The line-up also includes:
- James Arnott, who will present Puppets on Parade, a marionette production.
- Professor William Vaughan, a 16-year-old Punch and Judy performer from Dorset.
- Professor David Wilde, a leading Punch and Judy performer who performed for the King and Queen at their first official engagement following the Coronation.
Professor Burns said the event is a rare opportunity to see a range of puppetry styles in one place.
He also noted that traditional beach Punch and Judy shows are now a rarity, with only nine UK beaches hosting regular performances this season.
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