The power of Punch

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the May Fayre and Puppet Festival at Covent Garden and to celebrate the 340th birthday of Mr Punch.

In the gardens of St Paul's Church, near the very spot where Samuel Pepys first saw Mr Punch in England in May 1662, Punch and Judy professors and puppeteers from all over the country will be coming to perform, throughout the day.

The day will begin at 10.30am with a grand procession, starting at the church garden and going around the neighbourhood of Covent Garden. At 11.30, there will be a special service in St Paul's with the Reverend Mark Oakley and Mr Punch in the pulpit.

At noon, puppet shows, including Punch and Judy, and special workshops will get going and all will culminate at 5.30pm with a festive finale of folk music, Maypole dancing, clowns and jugglers.

May Fayre and Puppet Festival
St Paul's Church, Bedford Street, London, WC2 (next to Covent Garden Piazza)
Sunday 12 May
Tube: Covent Garden
From 10.30 am
FREE
More information: www.alternativearts.co.uk