As well as being an actor, Peter is also a writer. Over the last few years he has developed his debut play 'The Fighter', through theatrical workshop performances. Along the way, the play has generated critical acclaim, as well as the support of many people, some of those who are established within the theatrical, social political and spiritual arena's. Peter is now adapting the play for screen. Peter is also developing new ideas, stories for film and theatre.

Also, over the last year, the award winning actor Jack Shepherd has been part of the project development and has performed alongside Peter within readings of 'The Fighter'. Jack Shepherd is one of Britain's most established theatre actors, with a career spanning over several decades.

Jack Shepherd

by Peter Cadwell

 
London. Present day. A violent young man, desperately tries to break into a church late one evening. With him he brings the anxiety and anger of modern society. Once inside the church, he faces his greatest opponent, a Priest. The Fighter challenges the Priest, on the fundamental fabric of life and love, faith and death, belief and passion. The scene is set for their fight for truth, redemption and forgiveness. A story born of epic emotion and fuelled by the human spirit.

The Fighter is a tragic, poetic, powerful drama, epic in its themes, yet intimate in its character and story. The narrative is very simple, no major plot or twists. A story aspiring for its power to come from its simplicity. The story is character and dialogue driven. Through the two protagonists, we see them battle with their own inner conflict and the conflict they have towards each other. Expressed, are themes, that question the fundamentals of life. In a society of apathy, passion fight's to have it's voice, and this is what the story is, it's a modern day tale, expressing the voice of passion, the desire of the 'dying to live, not living to die.'

 
Reviews:

One of the Five Best London Plays. THE INDEPENDENT

The Fighter is deeply powerful and brutal, yet fiercely eloquent and elegant. Peter Cadwell gives a blistering performance. There's no denying the quality of the experience, it's a testament to Cadwell's skills as a writer, he can be perceptive and moving, you come away feeling like you've seen something special. TIME OUT

Peter Cadwell
Email: petercadwell@hotmail.com