Kill a kid, find forgiveness, become a theatre kid? Nottingham goes WILD.
As Jacob tears through Nottingham in a whirlwind of drugs, girls, and bar fights, he makes a fatal mistake that lands him in prison. As he struggles to accept the consequences and build a new life, he finds an unusual source of salvation, the parents of the boy he killed. Based on a remarkable true story, Punch is two-time Olivier Award winner from playwright James Graham.
Acting
Olivier-winning stage pedigree brings theatrical intensity
Writing
James Graham's sharp social commentary cuts deep
Direction
Penford balances chaos and quiet devastation
Director
Adam Penford
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
James Graham specializes in politically charged British working-class stories—his plays This House and Ink reshaped how theatre tackles Westminster chaos.
The stage production premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in 2023, making this a rare instance of a regional theatre origin story hitting cinemas before London's West End.
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