Author: Mike Payne

Songs and tunes in the Irish, Scottish, and English ballad tradition, Travelers’ songs, sea shanties, and other odds and ends from the world of traditional Celtic music.

“Fool Around and Find Out.”  is a mix of jokes, tricks, and audience participation using the guise of fae legends as to why certain things should not be done. In essence, things are not just wives tales, they make sense, because you don’t want to upset the fae. However, it comes down to do the… Continue reading The Fool

Professor Nickels’ Punch and Judy Show is the continuation of a longstanding tradition of Punch and Judy puppetry that dates all the way back to 1662. Featuring a colorful cast of characters, Punch and Judy showcases the shenanigans of Mr. Punch, his wife Judy, a hungry crocodile, the Devil himself, and more zany characters as… Continue reading Professor Nickels’ Punch and Judy Show

Captain Jack’s School for Young Pirates AND Musical Entertainment (trio)

We are saucy singing sisters, professional wenches, and fantastically fun general entertainers. We provide audiences with a naughty, bawdy good time!