Former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller who has created many award-winning children’s books including War Horse, Kensukes’ Kingdom and An Eagle in the Snow. On 22nd June, he will be in conversation at St James Church with the wonderful… Read More

This October, Michael Morpurgo will read his poignant and emotionally-charged novel at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. This wonderfully unique event will feature a specially-arranged score by Adrian Sutton and John Tams, inspired by the music from the National Theatre production of War Horse. Drawing live on… Read More

The award winning Story Pocket Theatre presents Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur, hitting the stage from 3rd – 29th August at Gilded Balloon at the Museum Auditorium.   The production is an epic tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal and is adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain,… Read More

Michael Morpurgo and Pat Barker combine forces at the Durham Book Festival to discuss what draws them to chronicling the First World War and to reflect upon their prolific careers. To find out more about the Durham Book Festival and to buy tickets, visit the website here… Read More

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 first trailer for War Horse, the Steven Spielberg film adaptation is available online now. Watch it and let us know what you think! The film is released on 13th January 2012. Read More

War Horse: Fact and Fiction is a major special exhibition exploring the hugely popular ‘War Horse’ novel launching at the National Army Museum, Chelsea on 22 October 2011. A hands-on interactive exhibition for all the family, this compelling story will be brought to life using exclusive material from Michael Morpurgo… Read More

The National Theatre production of War Horse at New York City’s Lincoln Center Theater has received a phenomenal critical response since it opened in April 2011, winning an incredible five Tonys – including the award for Best Play – triumphing in every category for which it was nominated. Read More

Steven Spielberg’s War Horse has had a stellar opening weekend at the UK box office, stealing the hearts of Great Britain and galloping in at No1, with a weekend total of £3.9million. With nearly three times the box office of second place runner The Iron Lady, War Horse… Read More

Following the incredible stage and screen success of War Horse, the novels of Michael Morpurgo have suddenly found a new wider audience, drawn to the heartbreakingly honest stories he tells of growing up and growing old, of the horrors of war, and of the deep bonds that exist… Read More

Discover how Rae Smith’s designs for the internationally-acclaimed production of War Horse were originally created and watch as she brings her illustrations to life, in an on-stage demonstration of work from her new illustrated hard cover edition of War Horse. Award-winning author Michael Morpurgo joins Rae on stage,… Read More

The National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, will be broadcast live from London’s West End to cinemas around the world on February 27, 2014. Since its first performance at the National Theatre in 2007, War Horse has become an international smash hit. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling book… Read More