Private Peaceful at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
The National Theatre presents a Scamp Theatre production in association with Poonamallee Productions, by arrangement with the Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Michael Morpurgo, the award winning author of WarHorse
Limited 2 week season
18 September – 29 September
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.
Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by third Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, award winning author of WarHorse. His inspiration came from a 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.
Adapted and directed by Simon Reade
Performed alternately by Mark Quartley and Paul Chequer
The Theatre Royal Haymarket ticket box office is located within the entrance of the venue.