Punch
Venue
Following sold-out runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic, Punch, transfers to the West End for a strictly limited 10-week season from 22 Sep. Don’t miss your chance to see this critically-acclaimed new play at the Apollo Theatre.
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.
The post-show conversation series, After the Punch will run Tuesday nights from 30 Sep featuring a variety of expert panellists. Curated by The Forgiveness Project, the series will be co-hosted by a range of Charity Partners from across the social justice and education sectors, on topics including The Process Of Restorative Justice, What Makes A Man? and The Story Behind Punch.
Programme & Speakers:
21 Oct – The Process Of Restorative Justice: Jacob Dunne (Author of Right from Wrong), Joan Scourfield (Mother of James Hodgkinson), Nicola Fowler (Restorative Justice Practitioner for Jacob, Joan and David) and Shalisha James-Davis (Punch Cast)
28 Oct – Beyond The Sentence: Roxanne Foster (Longford Scholar), Jimmy McGovern (Screenwriter), Andrew Morris (Longford Scholar), Ronke Phillips (Presenter, Reporter and Panel Host)
04 Nov – It Takes A Village To Raise A Child: Aika Stephenson (CEO Just for Kids Law), Ciaran Thapar (Director of public affairs and communications at the Youth Endowment Fund), Desmond Skyers (Senior Mentor, St Giles Trust), Jacob Dunne (Panel Host)
11 Nov – Invisible Wounds: Steve Chalke (CEO of Oasis Restore), Dr Gwen Adshead (Psychotherapist), Emma Pallant (cast member of Punch), Danielle Manson (Barrister, Panel Host)
18 Nov – Facing The People We Harm: Julie Clark (Calm Mediation), Michael Palin (Panel Host), Nick Dawson (Why Me?)
25 Nov – Justice Beyond The Headlines: Alice Dawnay (Common Ground Justice Project), Jacob Dunne and Alistair Campbell (Writer and Broadcaster)
This Q&A is in partnership with The Common Ground Justice Project.
This production is dedicated to James Hodgkinson and all victims of one-punch.