22 September – 29 November 2025
KPPL Productions, Mark Gordon Pictures and Eilene Davidson Productions in association with the Young Vic and Nica Burns

Written by James Graham
Directed by Adam Penford
Based on the book Right From Wrong by Jacob Dunne

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

The ‘powerful’ (Mail on Sunday) production, for which David Shields won the 2024 UK Theatre Award for Best Performance, brings Jacob Dunne’s real-life story to the stage, directed by Nottingham Playhouse Artistic Director, Adam Penford. It will open at the Apollo Theatre for a strictly limited 10-week run playing from Monday 22 September to Saturday 29 November 2025, with an Opening Night charity performance on Friday 26 September.

The original cast comprising of Alec Boaden (Masters of the Air) as Raf/DS Villers/Sam, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Mr Bates vs the Post Office) as Joan/Nan, Tony Hirst (Boiling Point) as David/Derek/Tony/Raf’s Dad, Shalisha James-Davis (I May Destroy You) as Clare/Nicola, Emma Pallant (Queenie) as Wendy/Sandra/Jacob’s Mum, and David Shields (Black Mirror) as Jacob will reprise their roles in the West End. 

A KPPL Productions, Mark Gordon Pictures, Eilene Davidson Productions, Young Vic and Nica Burns production