Young Vic presents the Nottingham Playhouse production in association with KPPL Productions and Mark Gordon Pictures
Punch
Mon-Sat, 7.30pm
Wed & Sat matinees, 2.30pm
Previews: Sat 01 - Wed 05 Mar
★★★★★ "James Graham's most moving work yet" - The Times
★★★★★ "A powerhouse of a production - it needs to be seen" - WhatsOnStage
★★★★ "Every actor shines" - The Guardian
★★★★ "Searingly powerful" - The Telegraph
★★★★ "A beautiful, eloquent and significant play" - Financial Times
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, following a sold-out run in Nottingham, 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
Design: feastcreative.com. Photography credit Marc Brenner.
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Written by James Graham
Based on the book Right From Wrong by Jacob Dunne
Directed by Adam Penford
Production design by Anna Fleischle
Lighting Design by Robbie Butler
Sound Design and Composition by Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Movement Direction by Leanne Pinder
Movement Consultation by Lynne Page
Casting by Christopher Worrall CDG
Production Consultation by Jacob Dunne
With Alec Boaden, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Tony Hirst, Shalisha James-Davis, Emma Pallant and David Shields.
The auditorium will remain open for a short time after the show. Feel free to stay seated to reflect on the performance or chat with other audience members. Our ushers will let you know when the space needs to close, but you are welcome to continue your evening at the Young Vic bar.
Audio Described Performances: Fri 14 Mar, 7.30pm & Sat 22 Mar, 2.30pm. Free Touch Tours are available to book on these dates from 1pm for matinees and 6 pm for evening performances.
Captioned Performances: Mon 17 Mar, 7.30pm & Wed 26 Mar, 2.30pm
BSL Performance: Tue 18 Mar, 7.30pm
Relaxed Performances: Mon 17 Mar, 7.30pm, Sat 29 Mar, 2:30pm.
Sensory Adapted Performance: Fri 28 March, 7:30pm.
Captioned by Miranda Yates
Audio described by Eleanor Margolies
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