Punch

Experience Punch, the latest masterpiece from Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House), which brings Jacob Dunne’s powerful true-life account to the stage. This ★★★★★ production, follows a sold-out run in Nottingham Playhouse and the Young Vic, is igniting discussions everywhere, from theatres and courthouses to the House of Commons.

Jacob Dunne, a teenager from Nottingham, spends his Saturday nights seeking thrills with his friends. One fateful evening, an impulsive punch leads to fatal consequences. After serving prison time, Jacob finds himself lost and directionless. Searching for answers, Joan and David – the parents of his victim James – ask to meet, sparking a profound transformation in Jacob’s life.

This production is dedicated to James Hodgkinson and all victims of one-punch.

★★★★★ “Another state-of-the-nation masterpiece from James Graham” – The Telegraph
★★★★★ “It is [a play] that every single person should see” – WhatsOnStage
★★★★★ “James Graham’s most moving work yet” – The Times*
★★★★ “Every actor shines” – The Guardian*
★★★★ “A beautiful, eloquent and significant play” – Financial Times*

Age Recommendation: 12 yrs+