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

Reading charity Booktrust is pleased to announce former Children’s Laureate and best-selling author Michael Morpurgo as its new President. The role, previously held by the late Doris Lessing, offers a notable figure as a supporter and ambassador for Booktrust’s work. Booktrust believes that no-one should miss out on the life… Read More

The 2014 Family Arts Festival brings an incredible variety of quality family arts events, with over 2,000 events across the UK. Taking place during Autumn half term from 17 October to 2 November, events cover theatre, art, music, dance, literature, film, circus and more with many events free. This year’s… Read More

From the author who brought you Joey the War Horse, Shadow the dog and Kaspar the cat comes a pocket-sized collection of perfect animal stories – proving that it’s not just dogs that are man’s best friends. Taken from the length of Michael Morpurgo’s career, the tales in this charming… Read More

Michael Morpurgo gave a fascinating lecture to students and staff, as he opened the ‘Whole Earth?’ Exhibition at Canterbury Christ Church University on Friday 25th September. The exhibition, which contains over 60 metres of compelling images and text, is based on the premise that the future belongs to today’s young… Read More

Michael Morpurgo, the celebrated author of War Horse is making a special guest appearance as a villager in the West End production at the New London Theatre on Thursday 10 December 2015 at 7.30pm. This will be followed by a post-show Q and A, which is free to everyone attending… Read More

Have you got a story to tell? Entries are now open for the ninth year of the prestigious WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS that Michael Morpurgo helped to set up in 2010. The Awards were created by the producers of the musical WICKED in partnership with the National Literacy Trust to… 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

Watch Michael Morpurgo's in Conversation event with Wizard Presents now! 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

Fans of War Horse will love the new exhibition which opens at Imperial War Museum London from today (Friday 11th February). Once Upon A Wartime delve s into the pages of well-loved books, bringing five stories of war dramatically to life. Adults and children can wander through life-size sets, peer… Read More