{"product_id":"mr-punch-paperback","title":"MR Punch - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Byron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoana Geronimo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779706781984,"sku":"9781350451933","price":21.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e14a4d51fd57648014a9846f9a1cc10b.webp?v=1780518910","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mr-punch-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}