Princethorpe College's adaptation of Private Peaceful

Princethorpe College

The Drama Department will be presenting Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo adapted for the stage by Simon Reade.

The Drama Department will be presenting Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo adapted for the stage by Simon Reade.Please come and join us as our cast from Year 7-13 bring this ensemble, storytelling production of hope, courage, family and love to life.For three nights onlyThe play "Private Peaceful" is a poignant retelling of the life of Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful, a young soldier who faces the trials of war. The narrative alternates between present day Tommo's memories and his recollections of his childhood and the war. The play captures the essence of Tommo's experiences, from his early days in the village to his time on the front lines. It highlights the harsh realities of war, the enduring bond with his family, nd the impact of memories on hope and courage. The play is a testament to the power of storytelling in conveying the human experience and the enduring legacy of the First World War.

<h3>Performances</h3><ul><li>Thursday 20 November, 7.00pm to 9.30pm</li><li>Friday 21 November, 7.00pm to 9.30pm</li><li>Saturday 22 November, 7.00pm to 9.30pm</li></ul>

Doors will open 20 minutes before each performance (6.40pm for evening performances and 1.40pm for the matinee performance).Booking for each performance will close at 4.30pm on the day of the performance except for the Saturday performances which will close at 4.30pm on Friday 21 November. Please ensure you have your ticket so that we can help you find your seats promptly.The Clarkson Theatre has a limited number of seats, if you can no longer make the performance you have booked, please cancel your booking through Eventbrite so that other families are able to book.Accessible seating is available, please book this directly with our main Reception. Please call 01926 643200 or email post@princethorpe.co.uk