Private Peaceful, Nov 5

"Michael Morpurgo, the 2004-05 Children's Laureate, joins the outstanding English a cappella trio Coope Boyes & Simpson for the first London performance of this innovative and moving show. Based on Morpurgo's award-winning book Private Peaceful, the show combines evocative readings by the author with powerful, lyrical songs and pipe tunes written and arranged by Coope Boyes & Simpson. The music matches Morpurgo's narration as the story of Tommo Peaceful moves between humour and tragedy - from childhood in a Devon village to the Western Frront's trenches during the First World War."

Sunday 5 November 2006, 5:30 pm in the Purcell Room, South Bank Centre.
tickets £12, under 16s £6. Not available online - call 08703 800 400 for details.