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Punch
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. A powerful true story of hope, humanity, and the possibility of change.
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Must see! A very powerful play, challenging and thought provoking. The acting was incredible, all the cast were superb.
A must see!
Mark, 25 Oct 2025
A wonderful performance great acting. Please be careful when in the crowd entering and leaving. My cell phone was stolen in the crowd leaving out of the inside of my purse.
sandra, 23 Oct 2025
Interesting Interesting true story, rather static, undercast, needed a wider ensemble.
Tess, 17 Oct 2025
Powerful, great production A very powerful story with an amazing lead and production.
Rosie, 12 Oct 2025
A play that will stay with you. Amazing acting and a thought-provoking true story.
Gail, 11 Oct 2025
Humbling A great performance telling a difficult tale. I enjoyed the second act more than the first. First act seemed a bit disjointed but I appreciate it was part of showing the chaotic and unstable life of the young man. Felt that the breakdown of the relationship with the Mother could have been better explored. Also the brother was barerly mentioned and that dynamic could have been better explored. But a thout provoking play tackling real life issues. Well acted in the main.
Also thanks to the theatre staff who changed my seats as I could not manage the stairs.
Linda, 30 Sep 2025
If Carlsberg did theatre … This show ticks every box. Outstanding acting and superb storytelling. I had high hopes after everything I’d heard and it certainly lived up to them. Everything you want from a night at the theatre - utterly moving, emotional and joyful. London theatre at its best.
Elly, 26 Sep 2025
Excellent acting Will make you think - have to get tuned into the accents but worth seeing.
Anna, 25 Sep 2025
Fantastic thought provoking production Punch was a really interesting, thought provoking story, that was told, on stage, with clarity and compassion. The acting, from each of the 6 actors was outstanding. The energy and emotion was evident throughout and took the audience through all the drama and horror of the situation, with an unlikely uplifting ending.
Clare, 24 Sep 2025
Top class Excellent performance and storyline. The acting was top class and its hard to select a particular person as all actors gave it their all.
The storyline resonates to us all regardless to our race and economic standing in life and its a good starting point for discussions with underserved members of our community.
Must mention...Theatre manager and staff so helpful, as a member of our party is disabled, they went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable. Thanks a lot.
claudia, 23 Sep 2025
James Graham on fantastic form Wonderful,play about the underlying social,issues leading to gang violence and in this case death. So insightful.
Angela, 27 Apr 2025
Heart-wrenchingly brilliant Incredible writing. Intense production. Multi-layered characters. Heart-breaking story. Amazing performances all round.
Victoria, 01 Apr 2025
