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Prince Harry with Longa the Loan Shark. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Prince Harry with Longa the Loan Shark. Picture: James Bass Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2012 It is a 350-year-long tradition that has largely deserted Britain’s seaside resorts. (BUTTON) Share link shares Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Picture: James Bass So Punch and Judy aficionados decided to pull some strings with Simon Cowell, Prince Harry and Boris Johnson to restore the puppets’ popularity. And it seems to have worked – as crowds flocked to see a 21st century take on the classic Punch and Judy on Great Yarmouth seafront yesterday. Puppet master James Arnott, 26, is the man behind Punch and Judy Rebooted and is touring the country with his cast of celebrity dolls. And his script – penned by comedy writers John Phelps and Gary Lawson for TV channel Gold – is full of familiar names. Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell. Picture: James Bass “There’s still an appetite for the traditional stuff,” said James. “It’s lasted 350 years as it’s managed to stay fresh.” A red and white striped stage was set up near to Yarmouth Sealife Centre, and guests young and old enjoyed the quirky performance. Prince Harry took a break from the national headlines to appear, along with Nick Clegg as “Cleggy the Clown”, judge Simon Cowell and bumbling policeman Boris Johnson. Protagonist Punch has evolved into a benefits cheat, Judy is a “wannabe WAG” with new arch enemies Longa the Loan Shark and The EU Sausage Inspector. And James – who started to dabble in puppetry at the tender age of 16 – says the show went down a treat. “It’s been really good bringing it to the seaside,” he said. “There aren’t many towns that have Punch and Judy so it’s great to bring back to where it has a history – and to do so with a new version of it. “The kids really like it and there are jokes for the mums and dads. “Children might not know who Prince Harry is, but they might find some of what he does funny. “There’s a really nice balance with the show.” Professional puppet maker Bryan Clarke, of Kessingland, said he enjoying taking in the afternoon performance. “It’s not just for kids –it’s for the adults too. In Victorian days it was an adult show,” said Bryan, 73. When asked if he felt the show was a success, he referred to the evidence. “Nobody moved very much during the performance,” he said. “If the audience get up and leave there’s a problem. If you’ve got the three Bs you’ll be OK – be seen, be heard and be good.” Punch and Judy Rebooted is touring the UK throughout August and is full of cheeky satire. For more details, see Gold’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goldtvchannel samuel.russell@archant.co.uk (BUTTON) Close You currently have JavaScript disabled, functionality will be limited Punch and Judy Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Longa the Loan Shark with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Cleggy the Clown. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Prince Harry with Longa the Loan Shark. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouths Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Prince Harry. Picture: James Bass (BUTTON) Share link shares Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Longa the Loan Shark with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Cleggy the Clown. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Prince Harry with Longa the Loan Shark. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry. Picture: James Bass Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouths Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Prince Harry. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Longa the Loan Shark with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Cleggy the Clown. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Prince Harry with Longa the Loan Shark. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Punch with Simon Cowell Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry with James Arnott. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouth’s Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Bumbling blonde policeman called Boris Johnson and Prince Harry. Picture: James Bass * Punch and Judy Rebooted being performed in Great Yarmouths Sea Life Centre Gardens, Marine Parade. Prince Harry. Picture: James Bass 0 1 / 9 (BUTTON) Share link shares 6 comments * "Children might not know who Prince Harry is, but they might find some of what he does funny." I don`t think Harry`s commanding officer, his father or the Queen exactly share that point of view at the moment! Report this comment Hereandthere Friday, August 24, 2012 * Remember; what happens in Great Yarmouth stays in Great Yarmouth... Report this comment sprowstongal Friday, August 24, 2012 * Oh what a pantomime! "Where`s Prince Harry?" - "He`s behind you!" More of a muppet than a puppet. Report this comment Hereandthere Friday, August 24, 2012 * This can't surely be Prince Harry? He's got his clothes on! Report this comment Boadicea 1959 Friday, August 24, 2012 * When Harry met the EU sausage inspector!!! such a shame Spitting Image finished yonks back, would've been great fun to run with royal ginger nuts scene. 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