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 The title Punch in black capital letters on an orange background. There is a review quote and the information 22th September to 29th November at the Apollo Theatre
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Punch West End

Written by James Graham
Based on the book Right From Wrong by Jacob Dunne
Directed by Adam Penford
Production design by Anna Fleischle
Apollo Theatre

★★★★★ ‘Another state-of-the-nation masterpiece from James Graham' - The Telegraph

Following sold-out runs at Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic, Punch transfers to the West End for a strictly limited 10-week season from 22 September. Don’t miss your chance to see this critically-acclaimed new play in a ‘powerhouse of a production’ (Whatsonstage) at the Apollo Theatre.

From Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham (Dear England, This House, BBC’s Sherwood), Punch brings Jacob Dunne’s extraordinary true story to the stage in a gripping, high-energy and deeply moving production directed by Adam Penford.

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.

A powerful true story of hope, humanity, and the possibility of change.

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

 

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