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Autumn News from Michael Morpurgo

18th Oct 2021

I saw the first swallows gathering on the telephone wire, waiting in the airport for their flight home, many of them born in our garage as usual. I used to feel sad to see them go. I’m less so now. More than ever in my life I live happily in… Read More

Name the Nethercott Duck competition!

14th Apr 2021

Enter the competition to name the Nethercott duck! 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

Poppy Field – Concert in Ypres

19th Dec 2018

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

22nd Nov 2018

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