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

Don’t miss the critically acclaimed new play Punch, now playing in the West End until 29 November only.

Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham (Dear England, This House, BBC’s Sherwood) ‘stresses the importance of personal responsibility’ (The Telegraph) by bringing Jacob Dunne’s extraordinary true story to the stage in a gripping, high-energy and deeply moving production directed by Adam Penford.

Jacob, 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.

Alec Boaden (Masters of the Air), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Mr Bates vs the Post Office), Tony Hirst (Boiling Point), Shalisha James-Davis (I May Destroy You), Emma Pallant (Queenie) & David Shields (Black Mirror) reprise their roles in ‘a superb cast’ (The Times).

Don’t miss out on the ‘play that every single person should see’ (WhatsOnStage) at the Apollo Theatre.

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

Whilst PUNCH is inspired by a true story, some characters and events have been fictionalised for the purposes of the play.

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

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After the Punch is a post-show conversation series on Tuesday nights, free to same day ticketholders. Scroll down for more information on the different topics being explored ↓