A Giant New Novel from Michael Morpurgo
HarperCollins Children’s Books are delighted to unveil Michael Morpurgo’s major new fiction title for Autumn 2019 - Boy Giant: Son of Gulliver. Read More
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Animated adaptation of ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’!
This Christmas, a special 2D animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’ will premiere on BBC One! Read More
Private Peaceful, The National Production Company
National Production Company present Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful. Touring the UK from September-November 2019. Read More
Private Peaceful at Nottingham Playhouse
Acknowledged by Michael Morpugo as his favourite work, this professional premiere is a new ensemble-version by Simon Reade. It tells the story of a country lad fighting a war he doesn’t understand for people he cannot respect. Read More
The Butterfly Lion at Chichester Festival Theatre
The Butterfly Lion combines music, design and puppetry to bring a magical adventure to life: celebrating nature, friendship and the triumph of love. Read More
An Elephant in the Garden at the Globe Theatre
The hugely successful stage production An Elephant in the Garden is now back on at the Globe Theatre, with live music from cellist Clare O’Connell! Read More
I Believe in Unicorns – Autumn UK Tour
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
The Butterfly Lion at Barn Theatre
Based on Michael Morpurgo's The Butterfly Lion, this stage production is family-friendly and on at the Barn theatre this Spring! Read More
Mimi and the Mountain Dragon – New Wimbledon Theatre Studio
This February half term join Skewbald Theatre at the New Wimbledon Theatre Studio for an exciting story packed full of adventure, snow and dragons! With lively songs and magical puppets bringing to life Michael Morpurgo’s beautifully atmospheric tale of ‘Mimi and the… Read More
On Tour: War Horse at the National Theatre
Following 8 record-record breaking years in London’s West End and having played in 11 countries around the world to over 7 million people, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse is now on a UK tour. Read More
Poppy Field – Concert in Ypres
On Sunday 16th December Michael, and his wife Clare, performed the concert of ‘Poppy Field’ in Ypres. The story was adapted by Vicki Berwick with songs by Voices at the Door. Buglers from the Last Post joined the performance in Sint-Jacobskerk, Ypres. Find out more… Read More
War Horse Rehearsals
War Horse the Story in Concert was performed on Sunday afternoon in Edinburgh. Here are some pics from the rehearsal with actor Juliet Stevenson and the Songman from War Horse, Ben Murray. The orchestra was The Scottish National Orchestra and the choir was the Edinburgh University Chamber choir and the… Read More
Michael Morpurgo, A Lifetime In Stories
Michael Morpurgo, A Lifetime In Stories Museum of Childhood, London: 22 July 2017 – 25 February 2018 Museum of Somerset: 17 March – 7 July 2018 The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock: August – Dec 2018 Leeds City Museum: Spring 2019 Burton at Bideford, Devon Summer 2019… Read More