Theatre, Concerts & Exhibitions

War Horse reading at the Royal Albert Hall

This October, Michael Morpurgo will read his poignant and emotionally-charged novel at the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. This wonderfully unique event will feature a specially-arranged score by Adrian Sutton and John Tams, inspired by the music from the National Theatre production of War Horse. Drawing live on… Read More

King’s Week Arts Festival

Join Michael Morpurgo at his old school, The King’s School Canterbury, for a special performance of The Mozart Question on 4th July 2016. He will be joined by actress Alison Reid, violinist Daniel Pioro and The Storyteller’s Ensemble. Together they interweave words and music, to tell Michael’s haunting tale of survival… Read More

Meet the inspiration behind ‘Running Wild’!

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

Behind the scenes of Running Wild!

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
Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo Adapted by Samuel Adamson poster

Running Wild at the Open Air Theatre

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

Wizard Presents ‘Why the Whales Came’ by Michael Morpugo

The next Wizard Presents one-woman show will be ‘Why the Whales Came’ an enchanting tale by Michael Morpurgo, and is being developed in association with Watford Palace Theatre. Created by the same fabulous team who brought ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ to the stage, it will open at Watford Palace on Saturday 24th September. A national… Read More

VIP Reception and Performance of ‘Running Wild’

Join the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, June 2, for a VIP reception and reading from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo and Q&A before a performance of his novel Running Wild, which was recently adapted for the stage by Samuel Adamson. Directed by artistic director Timothy Sheader and original Chichester director Dale Rooks, with puppetry design and… Read More
Running Wild

Running Wild at The Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park

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

Kneehigh at The Globe

Imagine being told to leave your home… Imagine American soldiers occupying your house and land… Imagine being 12 and angry, with only a cat to tell your secrets to… Well it all happened (most of it anyway) in Slapton Sands, Devon, in 1944. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel… Read More