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Michael Morpurgo | Watch the Flamingo Boy Trailer

5th Apr 2018

From master storyteller and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, comes a heart-lifting story of hope and courage in a time of war. Flamingo Boy is out now hardback, e-book and audiobook formats.  Watch the official trailer below. For more information about Flamingo Boy visit the book page. Read More

War Horse | Only Remembered with Michael Morpurgo and Ben Murray

6th Apr 2017

Sun 2 July 2017 Author, Michael Morpurgo tells the powerful and deeply-moving story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. Seen through the eyes of Joey who witnesses the pity of war on both sides of the trenches as he moves from life on a farm in peaceful Devon… Read More

The Mozart Question | In Concert with Michael Morpurgo

16th Jan 2017

Michael Morpurgo is joined by violinist Daniel Pioro and The Storyteller’s Ensemble to perform a unique adaptation of his book, The Mozart Question. Together they interweave words and music, to tell his haunting tale of survival against the odds, set against the background of the Holocaust. Simon Reade adapted… Read More

Durham Book Festival | Michael Morpurgo and Pat Barker a Resounding Success

28th Oct 2016

The 14th of October saw Michael Morpurgo and Pat Barker attend the Durham Book festival, in association with the International Literature Showcase, at Durham Cathedral. Together they discussed and shared memories about what drew them to chronicling the First World War, and to reflect upon their prolific careers. Read More

On Tour: An Elephant in the Garden

12th Sep 2016

We are delighted to announce the UK tour of Simon Reade’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s An Elephant in the Garden, performed by Alison Reid. Following their collaboration on the critically acclaimed adaptation of Private Peaceful, Simon Reade and Michael Morpurgo have brought to life an extraordinary story of survival. “This… Read More

946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips – Tour Dates Announced

9th Sep 2016

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

War Horse Returns to the Stage: 2017-2018 UK Tour

31st Aug 2016

Seen by over seven million people and with 25 awards to its name, War Horse returns to the stage for its long-awaited 2017-2018 UK tour. As we approach the centenary of World War 1, the National Theatre prepare to bring its most successful play back to audiences across the UK, touring theatres in Canterbury, Bristol,… Read More