Open Air Theatre

Michael Morpurgo’s novel, Running Wild, was inspired by a small newspaper article 12 years ago and now the author is set to be reunited with the little girl featured in it. Following an interview with the author, The Telegraph managed to track down the young girl, Amber Owen,… 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

Stage adaptation of Michael’s novel by Samuel Adamson at the Open Air Theatre between 13 May and 12 June 2016. For Will, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum. It’s a new start, and the chance to ride an elephant called Oona. But then the tsunami hit. Charging… 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