Emma Rice directs her and Michael Morpurgo’s critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, a little known story of the rehearsal of the D-Day landings, and of the 946 people who were killed during Operation Tiger at Slapton Sands in Devon in 1944.   Imagine being told… Read More

Tickets are now on sale for award-winning children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful which plays for a strictly limited 16 performances only at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 18 – 29 September 2012. Directed and adapted for the stage by Simon Reade, Private Peaceful has designs by Bill Talbot and… Read More

*****‘A magical and captivating show celebrating the joy of stories and books in an beautifully performed, multi-layered and surprising show’ Argus Angel Award for Artistic Excellence, Brighton Festival 2014 ‘Danyah’s performance is a tour de force. The show is moving and memorable, a glorious example of the magic of storytelling. Read More

A century on from the First World War, National Youth Theatre stage a stunning adaptation of Private Peaceful, based on the best-selling novel by Michael Morpurgo. Inspired by the many soldiers court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the Great War, this is Simon Reade’s rarely-performed ensemble version of the award-winning… Read More

  It is rather unusual for a children’s author to fill his books with war and violence, but for beloved writer Michael Morpurgo, conflict became the common thread in his creations. He told CNN in an interview that aired on Thursday, “I care about war because I’m a war child. Read More

Reaching far wider than the London Guildhall audience, Michael Morpurgo’s thought-provoking talk urged parents, teachers and librarians to foster a love of stories in children, rather than focusing on literacy. Below is his inaugural Book Trust Lecture in full; please read and share widely, and keep singing the song. — September 21st… Read More

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 Month starts in one week and we have got lots of different ways you can get involved. From free resources to money can’t buy competitions – find out how you can celebrate one of our greatest writers for children below. Visit our Michael Morpurgo Month… Read More

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

Friend or Foe National Tour 2011 Sept 30-Oct 1 – Watford Palace Theatre – 01923 225671- Fri 30th, 10:30am & 1:30pm and Sat 1st 1:30pm & 4:30pm Oct 3-5 – Norwich Playhouse – 01603 598598 – 10:30am & 1:00pm Oct 6-7 – Hertford Theatre –… Read More

The London Philharmonic Orchestra releases a new musical audiobook adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s The Mozart Question narrated by the much-loved children’s author. The Mozart Question is an eloquent and ultimately uplifting story charting a small boy’s discovery of his love for the violin and of his parents’ traumatic past in… Read More

War Horse, one of the world’s most successful theatre productions premiered at the Bristol Hippodrome this month. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, War Horse is the story of Joey the horse and his young owner Albert, separated during the First World War. Hailed by Time Magazine as… Read More