Mr. Punch

A tribute to the Fish era of Marillion by the Italian act Mr. Punch, marking the 40th anniversary of the album Clutching at Straws at The Underworld in London.

Mr. Punch is a tribute act formed by musicians who had played in several progressive, rock and folk groups on the Italian scene. Since 2016 they have performed mainly in Europe and the UK, with a repertoire rooted in the rock and progressive rock of the 1980s. The material they honour comes from the period when Fish was Marillion's vocalist, and this night is framed as the 40th anniversary of Clutching at Straws, an album from that era.

The line-up is Marco Vincini on vocals, Licia Missori on keyboards and piano, Marcella Arganese on guitar, Luca Cristofaro on bass and backing vocals, and Marco Fabbri on drums. The show travels back to the Jester era, with make-up and theatrical staging in the classic Fish style. The performance is also presented in collaboration with The Company, the official Fish fan club.

The Underworld is a London venue for concerts and shows. The night is aimed at admirers of Marillion's Fish-era music and of 1980s prog rock who want to hear that sound and see its stage persona recreated live.