Punch

at Leeds Playhouse

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Following sold-out runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic,?and simultaneous openings on Broadway and in the West End, Punch comes to Leeds Playhouse for one week only.

Don’t miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed play in a ‘powerhouse of a production’ (WhatsOnStage).

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.

Punch image © Anthony Robling

Leeds Playhouse

Playhouse Square
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UP

Website:
leedsplayhouse.org.uk
Disabled Booking:
0113 213 7800

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Punch image © Anthony Robling

Leeds Playhouse

Playhouse Square
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UP

Website:
leedsplayhouse.org.uk
Disabled Booking:
0113 213 7800

See all events at Leeds Playhouse

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on Tue 7 April 2026