James Graham’s latest hit drama Punch is transferring into the West End.

Currently enjoying a sold-out run at The Young Vic Theatre in London until 26 April 2025, Punch will transfer to the West End’s Apollo Theatre from 22 September to 29 November 2025.

The show has had a great response from both audiences and critics, with theatre critics praising the show in London and when it premiered at Nottingham Playhouse earlier this year. Read the Punch reviews round-up.

In December, Punch announced that it was extending by two weeks at the Young Vic, from a run that started on 1 March.

Written by Olivier Award-winner James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, Sherwood), the play is directed by Nottingham Playhouse Artistic Director Adam Penford.

The West End cast will feature the current Young Vic cast, who are reprising their acclaimed roles from Nottingham, including Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Mr Bates vs The Post Office) as Joan, Tony Hirst(Coronation Street, Hollyoaks) as David, and David Shields (Masters of the Air, Black Mirror) as Jacob.

The cast is completed by Alec Boaden(Masters of the Air, Random Acts) as Raf, DS Villiers and Sam; Shalisha James-Davis(Mary Queen of Scots, Romeo and Juliet) as Clare and Nicola; and Emma Pallant(Cowbois, Queenie) as Wendy, Sandra and Jacob’s Mum.

At the same time as running in London, Punchwill also be playing in New York this autumn, at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre on Broadway produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club, and directed by Adam Penford.

Punch is based on the book Right From Wrong by Jacob Dunne, and tells an extraordinary true story of tragedy, forgiveness, redemption and reform.