Tony Hirst

Review: PUNCH by James Graham, Apollo Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Sep 27, 2025

A true crime story that offers hope as well as tragedy

PUNCH Adds Weekly Post-Show Conversation Series
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Details have been announced for the weekly post-show conversations taking place on Tuesdays throughout the West End run of the critically-acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch. 

Tony Hirst Discusses Authenticity in PUNCH at the West End
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 25, 2025

Actor Tony Hirst shares insights on his role in PUNCH, working with playwright James Graham, and the impact of true stories in theater.

James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2025

The Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch by Olivier Award-winning playwright, James Graham, based on the book ‘Right From Wrong' by Jacob Dunne, will transfer to the West End.

Review: PUNCH, Young Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2025

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. 

James Graham's PUNCH Extends Run at Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

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.

James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

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 Lead World Premiere of PUNCH at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

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.

NT Live to Bring Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN to International Cinemas in March
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2016

Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court Theatre, NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE will broadcast the acclaimed West End transfer of Hangmen by Olivier and Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh (The Pillowman, The Cripple of Inishmaan, In Bruges), with a cast including David Morrissey, Andy Nyman and Johnny Flynn, live from London's Wyndham's Theatre to cinemas internationally on Thursday, March 3, 2016 (dates vary internationally). Hangmen was recently named Best New Play and earned the Best Designs Award at the U.K's Critics' Circle Theatre Awards. To find out if Hangmen will play at a cinema near you, CLICK HERE to visit the NT Live website and enter your zip code in the field under 'Showing screenings closest to.' Click here to watch the trailer.

HANGMEN Recoups in Under Six Weeks
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 26, 2016

Producers Robert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions have revealed that Matthew Dunster's production of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen has recouped in under six weeks. The news comes as the production is announced the winner of the Critic's Circle 'Best New Play' and 'Best Design' Awards today. Following a sell out run at the Royal Court Theatre, Matthew Dunster's production of Martin McDonagh'sHangmen transferred to the West End for a strictly limited season in December and must end on 5 March.

Royal Court's HANGMEN Recoups West End Investment
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2016

Producers Robert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions have revealed that Matthew Dunster's production of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen has recouped in under six weeks. The news comes as the production is announced the winner of the Critic's Circle 'Best New Play' and 'Best Design' Awards today. Following a sell out run at the Royal Court Theatre, Matthew Dunster's production of Martin McDonagh's Hangmen transferred to the West End for a strictly limited season in December and must end on 5 March.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Royal Court's HANGMEN in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015

Following a sell out run at the Royal Court Theatre, Matthew Dunster's award-winning production of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited season. Now in previews, the production will have a press night on 7 December at Wyndham's Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

TV: Full Cast Announced in West End's HANGMEN - First Trailer Released!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 30, 2015

Full casting has today been announced for the West End run of the Royal Court Theatre's production of Hangmen. ProducersRobert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that Andy Nyman will play Syd, Craig Parkinson will take on the role of Inspector Fry and Tony Hirst will play Bill, completing the cast of the West End production. Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen will transfer to the Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited season, previewing from 1 December.  Check out the new trailer below!