On the 24th November, Michael Morpurgo will be taking part in the Meet The Author event at the Apple Store on Regent Street at 5pm to talk about the new War Horse app. In the meanwhile, why don’t you watch this great piece of Michael talking about the App?… Read More

On Elephant Appreciation Day, Children’s Touring Partnership announced the first UK Tour of Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo in an adaptation by Samuel Adamson, beginning at Chichester Festival Theatre on 10 February 2017. Michael Morpurgo’s novel, based on a true story, is brought to life in this award-winning production, which has been… Read More

From the award winning writer of War Horse comes this inspiring tale of enduring friendship. From the African veld to the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity. As a young… Read More

Emma Rice directs her and Michael Morpurgo’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, a little known story of the rehearsal of the D-Day landings, and of the 946 people who were killed during Operation Tiger at Slapton Sands in Devon in 1944.   Imagine being told… Read More

Friend or Foe National Tour 2011 Sept 30-Oct 1 – Watford Palace Theatre – 01923 225671- Fri 30th, 10:30am & 1:30pm and Sat 1st 1:30pm & 4:30pm Oct 3-5 – Norwich Playhouse – 01603 598598 – 10:30am & 1:00pm Oct 6-7 – Hertford Theatre –… Read More

The Daily Telegraph and The Reading Agency are inviting children to complete Michael Morpurgo’s story (see below) in no more than 500 words. Entrants must be aged 7 to 11 years on August 25, 2012 (the closing date). To enter you must have registered to do the Summer Reading Challenge… Read More

This February, we’re celebrating Michael Morpurgo Month! Each week, we’ll be giving one lucky school or library the chance to win a Michael Morpurgo Month resource pack (containing four posters and four bookmarks). To enter, visit Michael Morpurgo’s Facebook page and comment on the weekly competition post. The competition… Read More

Michael Morpurgo launches Private Peaceful Day on Monday 31 March with a live Q&A via satellite from . In a major screening event for schools, 100 cinemas including Picturehouse and Cineworld, will show the film across the UK as part of the Centenary commemorations of WW1. 7,500 children will attend… Read More

National Production Company present Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful. Touring the UK from September-November 2019. Read More

I Believe in Unicorns – Autumn UK Tour! The popular show, adapted for stage by Dani Parr (Almeida Theatre) and Danyah Miller, is back. Book your tickets now! Read More

Michael attended a celebration for the 20th Anniversary of the Waterstones Children’s Laureate at Waterstone’s Piccadilly in London on 11 February. He was Laureate from 2003-2005, a role in which he travelled across the UK and abroad talking about the importance of stories. Here is a link to a letter… Read More

This competition is now CLOSED! Win a family ticket to see Michael Morpurgo LIVE this summer, plus a full set of Michael Morpurgo books for your school! There are so many great Michael Morpurgo books to enjoy, but this month we’ve highlighted sixteen of his must-reads! The books are grouped… Read More