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On the eve of its return to Nottingham Playhouse, following its West End and Broadway success in 2025, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Punch will go on tour across the UK in 2027.

LIFELINE, a new musical by Robin Hiley and Becky Hope-Palmer, has announced casting and creative details for its London premiere. The production explores the discovery of penicillin and contemporary medical challenges through dual timelines.

Nottingham Playhouse has announced a new cast for PUNCH by James Graham. The production will return to Nottingham before touring to Leeds Playhouse and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

The American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in June. The 79th Annual Tony Awards will broadcast LIVE to both coasts on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of nine Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the first time this season that the Tony Awards Administration Committee met.

Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Punch concludes its Broadway run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, following 23 previews and 40 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Bug, which begins previews on December 17.

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Camila Canó-Flaviá who plays Clare/Nicola in Punch on Broadway. She shared some of her weird pre-show rituals, favorite backstage moments, and more!

The final week of performances of Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Punch will be streamed and available to audiences everywhere. Learn more about how to watch the show here!

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, is now playing on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows and walking the red carpet here!

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham is now playing on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews!

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham is now playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Punch here and learn all about the show's stars!

Rehearsals are underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham. The production will start previews on Tuesday, September 9 and open Monday, September 29 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!

Rehearsals are underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the complete casting for the American premiere of James Graham’s Punch. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Based on the memoir of Jacob Dunne, Punch is the sobering true story of the tragic and rippling consequences of a single punch thrown on a night out. 

The Young Vic Theatre has announced a two week extension to the London transfer of Punch due to public demand, now set to run in the Young Vic Main House from 1 March to 26 April with press night on 6 March 2025.

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the London transfer of Punch, the latest five-star sell-out show from Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House, Sherwood) and Nottingham Playhouse, which brings Jacob Dunne’s powerful and moving memoir to the stage. 

Julie Hesmondhalgh will join the cast of the world premiere of James Graham's new play Punch, directed by Adam Penford and opening at Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May.

The full cast has been announced for the forthcoming world premiere of Disruption by Andrew Stein. 

Nathaniel Curtis is the first actor to join the cast of the world premiere of a cautionary play about AI - Andrew Stein's Disruption will run at Park Theatre from Friday 7 July to Saturday 5 August, with further casting to be announced in coming weeks.