Private Peaceful, Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool
Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool: Marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, this terrific revival of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's children's book is a timely reminder of the sacrifices made by all those who endured the conflict, whether a front line soldier, a home front civilian or, as in the case of teenage Private Tommo Peaceful, a volunteer recruit sentenced …