Trafalgar Studios 2 Theatre, London from 2nd September to 26th September 2007
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.
This remarkable, award-winning production of the novel by Children's Laureate
Michael Morpurgo is back by popular demand following a sell-out
tour and West End run. The inspiration for Private Peaceful came
from Morpurgo's visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many
young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First
World War. Private Peaceful won the Blue Peter Children's Book of the Year
in 2005. Most suitable for ages 8+
