Private Peaceful

Light a Candle for Peace: Michael Morpurgo, in conversation with Gaby Roslin

Michael took part in a beautiful, candle-lit event in St James’ Church in Piccadilly London. Hosted by radio and TV star Gaby Roslin, it was an engaging, moving and inspiring event discussing Private Peaceful in the run up to the centenary of the beginning of the battle of… Read More

Borders Book Festival

Michael Morpurgo recently attended the Borders Book Festival, discussing his haunting novel, Private Peaceful, as the special commemorative edition is released in the lead up to the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.    … Read More

Reflect on the life of Private Peaceful in the classroom

Join Michael Morpurgo on the 24th of June to teach your class about life in WW1 before the centenary of the Battle of the Somme on July 1st Michael Morpurgo, in partnership with HarperCollins Children’s Books, is hosting a real-time digital event on the 24th of June to encourage children… Read More

Michael Morpurgo at Hay Festival 2016

Michael Morpurgo recently visited Hay Festival, where he discussed both Private Peaceful & held a concert for Where My Wellies Take Me.  [Photo credit for the above images: Amy Kerridge] [Photo credit for the main, top left,… Read More

King Arthur at the Story Pocket Theatre

The award winning Story Pocket Theatre presents Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur, hitting the stage from 3rd – 29th August at Gilded Balloon at the Museum Auditorium.   The production is an epic tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal and is adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain,… Read More

Michael Morpurgo at Charleston Festival

Michael Morpurgo recently attended the Charleston Festival, discussing his modern WW1 classic, Private Peaceful. The event was a fitting conclusion to the festival, with it being the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and the centenary of Charleston, a base for conscientious objectors in WW1. Michael on-stage… Read More

Michael Morpurgo in conversation with Gaby Roslin

Former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller who has created many award-winning children’s books including War Horse, Kensukes’ Kingdom and An Eagle in the Snow. On 22nd June, he will be in conversation at St James Church with the wonderful… Read More

Private Peaceful to premiere on BBC One

Private Peaceful, an adaptation of Michael’s beloved First World War novel, will air on Sunday 24th January at 11.30pm. The film will follow a screening of War Horse, another film based on Morpurgo’s work, the same weekend. Morpurgo has urged parents and young people to stay up and watch the adaptation,… Read More