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Join in Michael Morpurgo Month 2022!

28th Jan 2022

Michael Morpurgo Month 2022 is kicking off on 1st February and we can’t wait to get started! Involve pupils at your school by celebrating Sir Michael Morpurgo throughout the month and be in with a chance of winning an event with the author himself for your school! This… Read More

The Mozart Question at The Barn Theatre, Cirencester

2nd Mar 2022

Three years in the planning, the Exclusive World Premiere of Sir Michael Morpurgo’s ‘The Mozart Question’ opens at the Barn on the 21st March until the 30th April. Regarded by Michael as his most important work, ‘The Mozart Question’ follows Paolo Levi, a violin impresario, as he recounts his parent’s… Read More

Private Peaceful UK theatre tour

2nd Mar 2022

Now touring until 9 July 2022 The Peaceful brothers, Tommo and Charlie, have a tough rural childhood facing the loss of their father, financial hardship and a cruel landlord. Their fierce loyalty to each other pulls them through, until one day they both fall for the same girl. And then… Read More

Michael Morpurgo Storytime at the Barn Theatre

28th Apr 2020

Every weekday at 1 pm, beginning on the 29th of April, tune in for Storytime with Michael Morpurgo, hosted by the Barn Theatre. Read More

Animated adaptation of ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’!

21st Aug 2019

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

20th Aug 2019

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

Private Peaceful at Nottingham Playhouse

20th Aug 2019

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

20th Aug 2019

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

16th May 2019

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

15th May 2019

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

2nd Apr 2019

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

21st Feb 2019

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

15th Feb 2019

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