Details

Michael's round-the-world sailing trip with his parents goes horrible wrong when he is swept overboard with his dog, Stella Artois. Washed up on a desert island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. He can't find food, he can't find water. In the end, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish and fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone and Michael soon discovers that he is just at the beginning of a tremendous and extraordinary adventure! Michael soon discovers that he is just at the beginning of a tremendous and extraordinary adventure! Michael Morpurgo always wanted to create his own version of Robinson Cruse and the result is an intelligent, moving and exciting story of our times. Age 8+ and families. Running time 110

Cast/Performers

Ozzie Yue (Kensuke), Iain Ridley (Michael), Hannah Birkin, Mark Carleton, Anna Drayson, Julia Hickman, Neil Suarez

Creatives/Company

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Company: Birmingham Stage Company
Adapted by: Stuart Paterson
Director: Greg Banks
Design: Jackie Trousdale
Lighting: Jason Taylor
Music: Matthew Soctt
Sound: Tom Lishman
Choreographer: Peter Elliot