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Monday 25 January – Saturday 6 February 2027
Nottingham Playhouse
Tickets start from £14.50
Due to popular demand, Punch returns to Nottingham Playhouse in 2027, before heading out on a UK Tour. After its premiere in 2024, this powerful account of Jacob Dunne’s story sparked discussions everywhere, from theatres to courthouses and the House of Commons. Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham (Dear England, This House, BBC’s Sherwood), has brought Jacob Dunne’s extraordinary true story to the stage in a gripping, high-energy and deeply moving production.
Jacob Dunne, a teenager from The Meadows, Nottingham, spends his Saturday nights seeking thrills with his friends. One fateful evening in Old Market Square, 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 story of 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.
The cast for the 2027 run of Punch is to be confirmed.
| Punch (25 Jan 2027 - 6 Feb 2027) |
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* Press night: Thursday 28 January 7pm
Pay What You Can: Wednesday 27 January 7.30pm
Post show discussion: Wednesday 27 January & Wednesday 4 February after 7.30pm performances
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