What is Private Peaceful about? 

“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 the countryside: 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.

Based on the modern classic by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion), Private Peaceful tells the story of Tommo Peaceful as he reflects upon the events that made him the person he is now, from first love to fighting on the battlefield alongside his brother.

Ticket information

On sale now for performances in November 2020. Tickets from £17.40. Tuesday – Friday at 7:00PM, Saturday at 3:00PM and 7:00PM and Sunday at 1:00PM and 5:00PM.

Running Time

Approx. 70 minutes

Cast & Creatives

Emily Costello

James Demaine

To assist with test and trace the venue are introducing an airline-style check-in.

• 48 hours before your performance you will receive a pre-visit email with a check-in link from Nimax Theatres
• You will be required to confirm that members of your party do not have Covid-19 symptoms – if you cannot confirm this you will be given details on how to exchange (this must be completed no later than 10am on the morning of your performance).
• Email address – this will be used to communicate pre-show procedures to you, assist with test and trace and provide e-tickets on completion of check-in.
• The venue will only accept E-ticket for admittance
• Nimax Theatres will provide you with a contactless e-tickets upon completion of “check-in”.

Seat Selection Info

Online check-in will be required for this event. You will receive an email 48 hours before your performance. Upon completion of check-in you will receive your e-tickets.

Suitable For Children

Age Recommendation: 11+

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