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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. 

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*Punch* in London has a talented creative team, including direction by Adam Penford (*The Clothes They Stood Up In*), lighting design by Robbie Butler (*A Christmas Carol*), sound design composition by Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (*Giant*), and production design by Anna Fleischle (*Make It Happen*), and Dunne is a production consultant. The rest of the excellent cast includes Alec Boaden, Shalisha James-Davis, and Emma Pallant. 

“*Punch* is an incredibly moving, heartwarming, gut-wrenching play by one of our finest writers. It’s an extraordinary story both on and off the page and like the very best theatre, it reflects humanity and transcends the stage.” Kwame Kwei-Arman, the Young Vic artistic director, said, “It has captured hearts and minds across the country, resonating not only with local communities but in national politics with recommendations by MPs in the House of Commons. We are proud to be staging this production from the brilliant Nottingham Playhouse. This is vital viewing, I urge you to see it.”

## What to watch for

- The 5-star review from [The Times](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/theatre-dance/article/punch-review-five-stars-for-james-grahams-most-moving-work-yet-np8tnm58w) said of the show, "Sometimes you read in reviews about a show being "cathartic", and wonder what that really adds up to. Punch isn't quite perfect. Yet it shows the relief of strong and repressed emotions being released as vividly and as well as any play I've seen. It's a study of the power and the challenges of change and forgiveness. I am so, so happy to have seen it."
- The play is dedicated to James Hodgkinson, the victim from Jacob Dunne's memoir, as well as "all victims of one-punch."
- The play raised discussions regarding restorative justice and its impact on reducing reoffending in the House of Commons. 
- James Graham is a prolific and powerful playwright—-in 2022, he earned an Olivier Award for *Best of Enemies*, and in 2019, he earned a Tony Award for *Ink*. 

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*Punch*, a moving tale of restorative justice by Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (*Best of Enemies, Dear England*) and based on the memoir by Jacob Dunne, comes to the Young Vic Theatre following its sell-out run at Nottingham Playhouse. 


Based on Jacob Dunne's memoir, *Punch* is a moving tale of calamity, forgiveness, and hope. Book *Punch* tickets onLondon Theatre.

Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (*Best of Enemies, Dear England*) brings Dunne's powerful story to the Young Vic stage. The play tells the story of Dunne, a Nottingham teenager whose life is changed by an impulsive fatal punch. After spending over a year in prison, a life-changing transformation takes place when Dunne connects with the victim's parents. 

*Punch* in London stars Julie Hesmondhalgh (*Mr Bates vs The Post Office*) as Joan, Tony Hirst (*Hollyoaks*) as David, and David Shields (*Black Mirror*) as Jacob, who are reprising their roles from the show's sell-out run at Nottingham Playhouse.

The Nottingham Playhouse run was a hit with audiences and critics. As [The Guardian's](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/article/2024/may/10/punch-review-james-graham-nottingham-playhouse) 4-star review said, "What is extraordinary is that tucked inside this grave account of crime, punishment, forgiveness and rehabilitation is warmth and humour. You leave the auditorium feeling hope." 

*Punch* is a play with an excellent creative team, including director Adam Penford (*The Clothes They Stood Up In*), production designer Anna Fleischle (*Make It Happen*), lighting designer Robbie Butler (*A Christmas Carol*), sound designer and composer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (*Giant*), and Dunne is a production consultant. 

"This play and the incredible story it tells could not mean more to me. It feels like one of the most moving and urgent real-life dramas I've had the honour of translating to the stage," Graham said. "But despite its important themes of justice, forgiveness, and the human cost of a decade of neglect in these communities, I'm so proud of the surprisingly funny and oddly hopeful show that Adam Penford and the cast have built. I've never not watched without ugly crying and can't wait to share it with a wider audience."

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

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*Punch* is a moving tale of calamity, forgiveness, and hope by Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (*Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House*) based on the memoir by Jacob Dunne. The show tells the story of teenage Dunne, whose life is changed by an impulsive fatal punch; when he connects with the victim’s family, a tale of restorative justice emerges. 

Julie Hesmondhalgh will reprise her role in James Graham's play *Punch*, about a one-punch crime that resulted in tragedy.

She is best known for her role as Hayley Cropper in the ITV soap *Coronation Street*. She was recently seen in the ITV series *Mr Bates vs The Post Office*. 


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Olivier-nominated Matthew Dunster (2:22 A Ghost Story) directs a bold, spare refocusing of Harold Pinter’s powerful masterpiece.

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**How to get to the venue**:

The Young Vic is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ. It is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest Underground station is Waterloo, which is just approximately 10 minutes by foot. Alternatively, the Southwark and Lambeth North Underground stations are also close by. Buses frequently run in and around the area with main bus routes serviced being the 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, and 188. There's a Santander Cycle Hire station located a minute away on Waterloo Road for those who prefer to bike, and several local parking lots in the vicinity for individuals driving to the theatre.

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The Young Vic opened on 11 Sept. 1970, and was the first residence of the [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/national-theatre) under Laurence Olivier. The Young Vic was conceived as a theatre to stage high-quality productions at affordable prices. The theatre was rebuilt from 2004 - 2006, with the Young Vic co-producing 22 shows over 22 months with 20 international companies. Now, the Young Vic features a main house, as well as two studios: Maria and Clare. 

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The Young Vic, opened in 1970, was the National Theatre's first residence, producing affordable high-quality shows. It was rebuilt from 2004-2006.

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