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