Archive: Feb 2012

The long-running West End musical Wicked is proud to announce the third year of its hugely successful Wicked Young Writers’ Award. Spearheaded by author of War Horse and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo, the Award recognises excellence in writing, encourages creativity, and helps develop writing talent in young… Read More

Listen to: Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo dramatised by Simon Reade with music by Coope Boyes and Simpson. Saturday 4th Feb, 14:30 on BBC Radio 4 In the First World War over 300 British and Commonwealth soldiers were executed by firing squad, some for desertion and cowardice. Some… Read More

Steven Spielberg’s War Horse has had a stellar opening weekend at the UK box office, stealing the hearts of Great Britain and galloping in at No1, with a weekend total of £3.9million. With nearly three times the box office of second place runner The Iron Lady, War Horse… Read More