Michael Morpurgo, Patron of the 2014 Family Arts Festival, welcomed delegates to last week’s Family Arts Conference in this short film, where he also shared some thought-provoking insights on welcoming families to the arts, ahead of this year’s Get Creative Family Arts Festival. Watch the video The Family Arts… Read More

The Jemima Layzell Trust is comprised of family, friends, and parents of Jemima’s friends, all shattered by the loss of Jemima from a ruptured giant aneurism aged just 13. They are working hard to raise funds to support young people suffering from brain injury or trauma and need help both… Read More

This autumn Kew Gardens launches its first-ever literary festival with over 80 events across all genres, from fiction to science, children’s to cookery. Come and hear Michael Morpurgo, the bestselling author of War Horse, read extracts from his celebrated novel. He is joined by Tim Van Eyken, the original song-man… Read More

Quintessentially British lifestyle brand Joules has teamed up with Farms for City Children to create an exclusive collection of children’s rough and tumble ready favourites. The design team at Joules has worked with the charity to design a practical and fun collection of childrenswear that is fit for life on… Read More

  Michael Morpurgo performs War Horse – Only Remembered on Saturday 7th November at Sherbourne Abbey. War Horse the book was inspired by a fireside chat in a pub, with a veteran of the First World War. Over 30 years later, this concert version, adapted by John Tams and sung… Read More

  Several unpublished books written by Michael Morpurgo before his career took off are part of an archive the author has given to a children’s book museum. The War Horse author has donated his manuscripts, notebooks and letters to Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, in Newcastle. They… Read More

8th December 2015 – 7pm, St John’s Smith Square, London Michael Morpurgo and actor Nandi Bhebhe narrate his book On Angel Wings, a magical retelling of the Christmas story, accompanied by Voices at the Door singing traditional Christmas carols. The performance is directed by Simon Reade. This magical concert is based… Read More

Sunday, 24th January 2016 Delve into the world of plays, musicals and productions to explore the craft and collaboration that creates spectacular international theatre. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Olivier Awards in April 2016, Curtain Up showcases material from multi-award-winning productions and highlights outstanding theatre practitioners. Through… Read More

In a new adaptation by Samuel Adamson, Michael Morpurgo’s novel is one “that you know from the start is going to break your heart” (Times). With a cast of 40 directed by Artistic Director Timothy Sheaderand original Chichester director Dale Rooks, and puppetry design and direction by Finn Caldwell and… Read More

Take a look behind the scenes of Running Wild, with the incredibly talented Open Air Theatre team! Episode 1: Creation   Episode 2: Tyger, Tyger   Episode 3: Rainforest   Episode 4: Performance In a new adaptation by Samuel Adamson, Michael Morpurgo’s novel is one “that you know from… Read More

On 16th May the Barn Theatre held An Evening with Michael Morpurgo, interviewing the author about his writings and charity work. Read More

Watch Journey to the Sea by Simon Ward now! Read More