Private Peaceful
Hull Truck Theatre, Hull
Booking from 1 - 3 Oct 26
Suitable for ages 8+
The play is widely used as a Key Stage 3 English text, a stimulus for drama, history and PSHE, and a touring educational production for secondary schools.
Explores themes such as duty, courage, class, justice, the human cost of war, and the execution of soldiers for cowardice.
Adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s novel, the production explores how text becomes theatre, supporting analysis of narrative voice, structure and characterisation.
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Key Info
50 Ferensway
Hull HU2 8LB
70 mins, no interval
TBC
About
After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power.
From Michael Morpurgo—beloved author of War Horse—comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful. On the eve of battle, Tommo looks back over the events that shaped his life: the warmth of family, the innocence of first love, and the deep bond with his brother that carries him through the horrors of war.
In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, adapted and directed by Simon Reade, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving family drama and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
Lauded across the globe as an international smash hit, this production now embarks on a bold new chapter.
One man. One story. One unmissable night of theatre.
“It has been quite some time since I have wholeheartedly joined in a spontaneous standing ovation. It was definitely well-deserved in this production of Private Peaceful”
“Directed with great conviction and verve by Simon Reade this was a play that will undoubtedly have a lasting effect on the capacity audience, particularly the many young people in the theatre. Unmissable! “
“An important and brilliantly executed piece of theatre”
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By Michael Mopurgo, Adapted and Directed by Simon Reade