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Produced by Nottingham Playhouse in association with KPPL Productions, Mark Gordon Pictures and Eilene Davidson Productions, Punch, the acclaimed production will visit the Gaiety Theatre from Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 April 2027. Following sold-out runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic, and simultaneous openings on Broadway and in the West End, Punch comes to the Gaiety Theatre for one week only as part of its…
Produced by Nottingham Playhouse in association with KPPL Productions, Mark Gordon Pictures and Eilene Davidson Productions, Punch, the acclaimed production will visit the Gaiety Theatre from Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 April 2027.
Following sold-out runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic, and simultaneous openings on Broadway and in the West End, Punch comes to the Gaiety Theatre for one week only as part of its UK and Ireland tour.
Don’t miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed play in a ‘powerhouse of a production’ (WhatsOnStage). 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.
★★★★★ – ‘Another state-of-the-nation masterpiece from James Graham’ – The Telegraph
★★★★★ ‘It is a play every single person should see’ – WhatsOnStage
★★★★★ ‘James Graham’s most moving work yet’ – The Times
2027 CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED
