Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny for The Production Garden
in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre present
Private Peaceful
Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo
Adapted and Directed by Simon Reade
After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage for an Autumn 2026 tour with fresh energy and timeless power.
From Michael Morpurgo – beloved author of War Horse – comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier. 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.
Author Michael Morpurgo said: “I am continually moved by the way Private Peaceful finds new life on stage. This production captures the tenderness, humour and sorrow of Tommo’s story with great care and humanity. It is a piece of theatre that speaks gently, but stays with you for a very long time.”
The Private Peaceful tour will visit: Exeter Northcott Theatre (8-10 Sept); Lichfield Garrick Theatre (11-13 Sept); Victoria Wood Theatre Windemere (16 Sept); Lyceum, Edinburgh (17-19 Sept); London, venue to be announced (21-23 Sept); Harrogate Theatre (24-26 Sept); Theatre Royal Winchester (28-30 Sept); Hull Truck Theatre (1-3 Oct); Hall for Cornwall (6-7 Oct); Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (13-17 Oct); Malvern Theatres (21-25 Oct); Theatre Royal Wakefield (27-28 Oct); Worthing Connaught Theatre & Studio (11 Nov) and Curve, Leicester (17-19 Nov).
Produced by Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny for The Production Garden in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre.
Suitable for ages 8+.