Here you’ll find some FAQs about Punch. 

If you have been affected by, or would like to learn more about, any of the themes raised in Punch, please see here for organisations who may be able to help.

 

 

 

We would not have commissioned this play without the prior approval of James Hodgkinson’s family. We continue to respect the family’s wishes at all stages of the play’s production. We are committed to honour the stated wish of James’ parents – Joan and David – that two lives should not be wasted as a consequence of the manslaughter of their son. We seek to support them in raising awareness about the dangers of one punch and the benefits of Restorative Justice.

Nottingham Playhouse is a charity and so any surplus made from our activities, including this production, will be directed back into our charitable purposes.  This includes our engagement programmes – we have a long track record of success in delivering transformation projects and have seen the positive impact of engaging creatively with young people at risk of falling through the cracks in society.

We know that the subject matter of the play is challenging. To support audiences, we are providing:

  • Links to online resources about the themes in the play, available on our website and in emails sent to bookers in advance of seeing the show.
  • An Audience Self-Care Guide available free of charge from this website.
  • Post-show Auditorium Reflection Time, with audience members welcome to sit in our auditorium to reflect and decompress for up to 15 minutes, should they wish to do so.
  • This play is accompanied by a large programme of bespoke education, participation and engagement programmes, as is all our work.