T01718113400Michael Morpurgo began writing stories in the early ?70s, inspired by the children he taught in his primary school class in Kent. He has written over 130 books, including The Butterfly Lion, Kensuke's Kingdom, Private Peaceful and War Horse, which was adapted for a hugely successful stage production by the National Theatre and then, in 2011, for a film directed by Steven Spielberg. But what about the real-life story of Michael Morpurgo? How did a boy supremely uninterested in books, who dreamed of becoming an army officer, become a bestselling author and Children's Laureate? What stories in Michael's own life motivated him to write more than a hundred books for children? Now celebrating his 75th birthday, join one of the UK's best-loved authors as he shares his gift for magical storytelling and reveals the secrets nearly 50 years of writing has taught him. | |
| 15 May 19 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L02066383613 |
| 5 May 19 | Bridge Theatre, Inner London :: V01649084045 listing details L584586474 |
T0961745940One of Britain's most widely read and revered authors makes a special appearance in Monmouth as part of the Literary Festival to talk about his books - which, of course, include War Horse and Private Peaceful | |
| 21 Jun 16 | Savoy Theatre, Monmouth :: V443781892 listing details L01407008393 |
T876995675Join children's author Michael Morpurgo on a virtual journey through the 'Desert Island Books' that have a special place in his life and shaped his own prolific writing. Michael revisits Treasure Island, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and the Just So Stories. | |
| 9 Jun 07 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L1270577154 |
reads from Beowulf - T0909559902Acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo will read from his new novel for children. Packed with heroes, monsters and an epic battle between good and evil, this is an exhilarating new version of Britain’s greatest saga. | |
| 19 Mar 07 | Unicorn Theatre, Inner London :: V103615241 listing details L1833292741 |
T0800898193Michael Morpurgo, our current Children's Laureate, is author of almost 100 books for young people of all ages. Look for his name in libraries and bookshops the world over and you'll find picture books, stories for newly fluent readers, stories for older readers with reading difficulties and stories for confident older readers bearing his name. A storyteller in print, he is also a story-teller in the flesh. His visits to schools, libraries and literary festivals are always hugely popular, his audience riveted by the insight they gain into the process first of finding a story and then telling it. Join the author of Kensuke's Kingdom, Cool! and most recently Private Peaceful for an inspirational and memorable experience. | |
| 11 Jun 04 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness :: V626 listing details L0557871207 |
Imagine - Children's Literature Festival - T0646945352The Children's Laureate gives an exclusive reading from his new book, Private Peaceful. Chaired by Catherine R. Johnson, Imagine Reader-in-Residence. Age 8+ | |
| 30 Oct 03 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1922219770 |
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| 20 Mar 16 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L1061295827 |
