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# Actor to make professional debut with leading role in Lichfield Garrick production
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/actor-to-make-professional-debut-with-leading-role-in-lichfield-garrick-production/
- Published: 2026-07-26T09:00:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-26T09:00:03.000Z
- Description: Benjamin Cain chosen to star in Private Peaceful.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: What's On

AN actor is set to make his professional debut in a new show at the Lichfield Garrick.

Benjamin Cain will star as Tommo Peaceful in the production of Private Peaceful.

Adapted and directed by Simon Reade, the one-man show is based on Michael Morpurgo's story of a soldier on the eve of battle reflecting on his life and the horrors of war.

Benjamin has recently graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Director Simon said:

> "Earlier this summer I saw a young actor in his graduating show at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School – Benjamin was witty, truthful, strong yet vulnerable.  
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> "I knew at once here was our new Peaceful.  
>  
> "Ben was raised in a Dorset village, so for him, this really is a story close to home.  
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> "What an opportunity, for me as much as Ben, to revive Michael's contemporary classic of love and loss – this theatrical celebration of life."

Private Peaceful will be at the Lichfield Garrick from 11th to 13th September. For ticket details, call the box office on 01543 412121 or visit [the theatre's website](https://www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/private-peaceful?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).