European premiere of PRIVATE JONES to play at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Private Jones is an original new musical set during World War 1 described as a coming-of-age story told with grit, heart, and a touch of irreverence. Gomer Jones is restless to find where he belongs, but the recent loss of his hearing has left him feeling shut out of the world he longs to join. Amid a company of misfit young men, he becomes an unlikely hero, only to discover that the prize he’s been chasing may not be the one that matters. 

The production, which weaves together sign language, live captioning, a Foley soundscape, and a sweeping original score, will feature a cast of hearing, hard-of-hearing, and deaf performers. Casting to be announced. It is written and directed by Marshall Pailet (Marcel and the Train, Who's Your Baghdaddy), with choreography by Misha Shields, artistic sign language direction by Alexandria Wailes (CODA film); music direction by Máth Roberts; set design by Anna Kelsey; lighting design by Tim Deiling, sound design by Yvonne Gilbert;  and video design by Ben Glover.

Private Jones will run at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant for a limited season from 14 December 2026 to 30 January 2027.

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