Punch

von James Graham

112 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Winner of Best New Play at the Olivier Awards 2026Winner of Best Play at the London Standard Theatre Awards 2026Winner of Best New Play at the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards 2026"Another state-of-the-nation masterpiece from James Graham" - The TelegraphOne life has been wasted, because of this. Senseless, no reason at all. So where's the sense in wasting another? If we can 'help' him?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. Based on Jacob Dunne's powerful true-life account of the justice system, Punch is a play igniting discussions everywhere, from theatres and courthouses to the House of Commons.This edition is published to coincide with the transfer to London's Young Vic in March 2025, following its original commission and production by Nottingham Playhouse.

• Reihe: Modern Plays
• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Drama, Theaterstücke, Drehbücher
• ISBN: 9781350553408
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.03.2025
• Größe: 202 x 135 mm
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC