Archive: Apr 2014

Following a hugely successful run at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a sell-out tour of libraries in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire as part of the Family Arts Festival last year, I Believe in Unicorns started its UK Spring Tour this week. This 55 minute version has been created by… Read More

A new abridgement of Michael Morpurgo’s moving World War 1 story Private Peaceful in 13 episodes is available to download from the BBC School Radio website. During the passing hours of an all-night vigil Private Thomas Peaceful recalls the events of his young life his school days, family life… Read More

The film adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s award-winning book, Private Peaceful, screened to an audience of over 7500 children as part of the Centenary commemorations of WWI. Pupils were given the opportunity to ask Michael about his writing, including questions about his passion for re-telling history through the voice of an… Read More

Michael Morpurgo launched Private Peaceful Day with a live Q&A from the Ritzy Picture House via satellite to 7500 children yesterday. The event following a special screening for schools of Private Peaceful in more than 60 cinemas across the UK as part of the Centenary commemorations of WWI. Pupils were… Read More