A young WWI soldier Tommo Peaceful was in a cell waiting to be executed for cowardice. For his last hours, he remembered his childhood in rural Devon, his schooling, his brother Charlie and first love Molly, and of course, how he was drafted into the army. The play Private Peaceful was adapted and directed by Simon Reade, based on a book by Michael Morpurgo.
The story took place in the prison cell, and soon we were transported to the Devon countryside, the battlegrounds in Europe. The stage was pretty bare but under the direction of Simon Reade, and with minimal props, it was transformed from a prison cell into a battlefield.
Actor Paul Chequer held the attention of the audience at the DBS Arts Centre, playing all the characters in the story. An engaging performance from him, portraying well the essence of the innocence of a young man and the fear of fighting in a war.
While this production was presented under the KidsFest programme, its theme and production standards would definitely appeal to the adult audience. Don't miss it.
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