Punch

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

Based on the book "Right from Wrong" by Jacob Dunne. Teenager Jacob lives in The Meadows, Nottingham. Like his mates, he spends Saturday nights drinking, sometimes dabbling with drugs, and often looking for a bit of trouble. One night, in Old Market Square, he gets into yet another fight with a stranger. This time he throws one single punch - with fatal consequences. Released from prison, lost and haunted by guilt, his life spirals until, out of the blue, the parents of his victim ask to meet him. Their quest for answers results in an unlikely connection and Jacob's life begins to turn around.

Cast/Performers

Alec Boaden (Raf / DS Villiers / Sam), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Joan), Tony Hirst (David), Shalisha James-Davis (Claire), Emma Pallant (Jacob's Mother), David Shields (Jacob)

Creatives/Company

Author: James Graham
Producer: Nottingham Playhouse (in association with KPPL Productions and Mark Gordon Pictures)
Director(s): Adam Penford, Leanne Pinder (movement director)
Design: Anna Fleischle
Lighting: Robbie Butler
Sound: Alexandra Faye Braithwaite