“I’ve had nearly eighteen years of yesterdays and tomorrows, and tonight I must remember as many of them as I can. Tonight, more than any other night of my life, I want to feel alive!”
Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

The play is an adaptation of one of Michael Morpurgo’s greatest books. Bringing all the joy and heartbreak that Morpurgo brilliantly emits within his stories, live to you on stage. Private Peaceful is read across the world and is on the curriculum for many secondary schools around the country due to its profound themes and well-written story.
This one man tour de force will have your attention from start to end. This beautifully raw story and dynamic re-telling is a reminder to all to cherish every moment. With a fast-paced script, you will be transported through the ups and downs of one 17 year olds life in WW1, through physical performance, ambient underscores and adaptive staging.
Trigger warnings : Themes of War and Death, Loud Noises, Flashing Lights and Haze. Recommended 10+