
Kate Pakenham
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Independent Producer / Executive & Creative Consultant
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https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/punch 22-01-2012 14:37:34
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Excellent news for theatre makers across the country. Critical for continued recovery and creative growth post pandemic. Thank you to all who argued the case and to Sir Jeremy Hunt MP and @lucyfrazermp for seeing it through #TheatreTaxRelief


Worth recognition. All respect to the community the play honours; the company - recognised name by name in this 5-star review; and the creative team led by Phyllida Lloyd and @SimpsonPike directing Gillian Slovoās phenomenal text. Until 26 August. Book today š

Hugest congratulations to Indhu Rubasingham on her appointment as Artistic Director of The National Theatre. A change-making and brilliant artist, mighty leader and beautiful, kind human. Great news for our culture. So happy š National Theatre ā¤ļø


Join us St. Ann's Warehouse From this Saturday 13 April The National Theatreās GRENFELL: IN THE WORDS OF SURVIVORS āA masterpiece of forensic furyā (Guardian) āAn examination of what communal responsibility means at the deepest levelā (Observer)



The ripple effect⦠Artās role in the political and social landscape has huge potential. Good on Lilian Greenwood for recognising that today in parliament and Nottingham Playhouse ās Adam Penford and James Graham for bringing Restorative Justice to the fore in the excellent #Punch

Fantastic new season from Unicorn Theatre, the first of AD Rachel Bagshaw. Congratulations to the whole team in bringing it together. Looking forward to supporting you all in inspiring young imaginations as a Unicorn Creative Champion !

Congratulations to all involved in GRENFELL: IN THE WORDS OF SURVIVORS in London and New York for winning the Drama Desk Awards for Unique Theatrical Experience Change-making theatre š #justiceforgrenfell


Excellent as always from Eleanor Lloyd Election 2024: Eleanor Lloyd ā 'Five things the industry needs from a new governmentā thestage.co.uk/opinion/electiā¦

Looking forward to all Elizabeth Newman and the fantastic team at Sheffield Theatres will bring to the stage, and create with and for local communities, over the coming years. Congratulations Elizabeth Newman

Fantastic appointment for National Theatre Excellent director and wonderful man who leaves a fantastic legacy in Sheffield Crucible Theatre āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø

Next for KPPL Productions - thrilled to be working with Nottingham Playhouse & Young Vic to bring PUNCH by James Graham dir. by Adam Penford to London audiences. Packed with vital conversations for our times & an excellent evening in the theatre. 6 weeks only - book now!


A hugely important announcement and hopeful signifier of much needed change to a system that was simply not built to accommodate the very specific needs and stories of women. Thank you Shabana Mahmood MP and The Labour Party for offering hope in what often feels like a broken world

Huge congratulations to David Shields for this well deserved win for his excellent performance in PUNCH by James Graham from the story by Jacob Dunne which was produced Nottingham Playhouse dir Adam Penford. See David and the ace cast Young Vic from 1 March 2024.

Congratulations indeed James Graham and Nottingham Playhouse for commissioning and producing this fantastic and important play based on Jacob Dunneās true story. Donāt miss #Punch at The Young Vic from 1 March 2025 Young Vic

š¤©EXCITING NEWS!𤩠Punch by James Graham, directed by Adam Penford, design by Anna Fleischle will transfer to the West End Nimax Theatres in Sept 2025. The original Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic cast will star. Booking is now open: bit.ly/PunchWestEnd


Thrilled to be producing this phenomenal production from Nottingham Playhouse through KPPL Productions with Phyllida Lloyd and in partnership with Mark Gordon Pictures and Eilene Davidson