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About Punch
Don't miss the critically acclaimed new play Punch, now playing in the West End until 29 November only.
Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham (Dear England, This House, BBC’s Sherwood) 'stresses the importance of personal responsibility’ (The Telegraph) by bringing Jacob Dunne’s extraordinary true story to the stage in a gripping, high-energy and deeply moving production directed by Adam Penford.
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.
Alec Boaden (Masters of the Air), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Mr Bates vs the Post Office), Tony Hirst (Boiling Point), Shalisha James-Davis (I May Destroy You), Emma Pallant (Queenie) & David Shields (Black Mirror) reprise their roles in 'a superb cast' (The Times).
Don't miss out on the 'play that every single person should see’ (WhatsOnStage) at the Apollo Theatre.
Assisted Performances:
Audio Described, 1 November, 2.30pm
Captioned, 15 November, 2.30pm
British signed Language, 20 November, 7.30pm
Run time
2hr 25min. Incl. 20 min. interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
22nd September, 2025
End date
29th November, 2025
Our Review
'Punch' review — James Graham delivers raw emotion in this powerful exploration of grief and guilt
Punch cast and creative team
By: James Graham. Based on the book ‘Right From Wrong’ by Jacob Dunne.
Director: Adam Penford
Cast list: Alec Boaden, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Tony Hirst, Shalisha James-Davis, Emma
Pallant and David Shields.
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)
Directions from tube: The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
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