On Elephant Appreciation Day, Children’s Touring Partnership announced the first UK Tour of Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo in an adaptation by Samuel Adamson, beginning at Chichester Festival Theatre on 10 February 2017. Michael Morpurgo’s novel, based on a true story, is brought to life in this award-winning production, which has been… Read More

From the award winning writer of War Horse comes this inspiring tale of enduring friendship. From the African veld to the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity. As a young… Read More

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

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

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

  Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo joined Joey, the life-size horse puppet and star of the National Theatre’s production of War Horse, to visit the poppies installation at the Tower of London on Sunday 19 October. Joey walked amongst the poppies and Michael Morpurgo planted a poppy before reading the Roll… Read More

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse will return to the Hippodrome next autumn. Directed by Bristol Old Vic’s artistic director Tom Morris and Marianne Elliott, Nick Stafford’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship between a young boy and his horse, set against the backdrop of the First World War, is the most… 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

You are cordially invited… to Michael Morpurgo’s 80th birthday celebrations! Join us at the iconic Gillian Lynne Theatre in London’s West End for an unforgettable afternoon filled with heartwarming stories and meaningful connections. Hosted by the renowned broadcaster and Michael’s dear friend, Clare Balding Filled with enchanting readings,… 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

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

This competition has now closed and the winner has been contacted. Take part in the Michael Morpurgo Reading Challenge! We invite teachers, librarians and home educators to submit the words your students have learnt throughout Michael Morpurgo Month 2019. At the end of the month, we will compile all of… Read More