Punch

Punch

About the show

★★★★★
‘ANOTHER STATE-OF-THE-NATION MASTERPIECE FROM JAMES GRAHAM’ 

The Telegraph 

Following sold-out runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic, Punch, transfers to the West End for a strictly limited 10-week season from 22nd 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. 

Booking Info

Monday 22 September - Saturday 29 November

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat, 7.30pm
Tue, 7pm
Thu & Sat, 2.30pm

Ticket Pricing

Tickets From £20

Prices include a £1.50 restoration levy

Running Time

Approx 2hrs 25mins including one interval

Age Recommendation

12+

Content Warning
Contains strong language, strobe lighting and flashing lights throughout, as well as references to violence, death, alcohol and substance misuse

Book Tickets

In Person

Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ

Gallery

Cast

Creative

James Graham
Author. Based on the book ‘Right From Wrong’ by Jacob Dunne
Adam Penford
Director
Anna Fleischle
Production Design
Robbie Butler
Lighting Design
Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Sound Design

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