Michael Morpurgo News

Award-winning writer MICHAEL MORPURGO's inspiring tale of enduring friendship - THE BUTTERFLY LION - is coming to the Theatre Royal winter in an enchanting new stage production starring one of Britain's leading actresses, GWEN TAYLOR.

In Zusammenarbeit mit dem National Theatre of Great Britain prasentiert Stage Entertainment seit dem 20. Oktober 2013 die preisgekronte Theaterproduktion WAR HORSE unter dem Titel GEFÄHRTEN im Berliner Stage Theater des Westens. GEFÄHRTEN erzahlt die Geschichte der außergewohnlichen Freundschaft zwischen einem Jungen und seinem Pferd: Bei Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkrieges wird Joey, das geliebte Pferd des jungen Englanders Albert, an die Kavallerie verkauft und nach Frankreich verschifft. Im Laufe einer außergewohnlichen Odyssee gelingt es Albert, seinen Joey in Frankreich wieder zu finden.

The shortlist has been announced for the only national literary award voted for entirely by kids - the Red House Children's Book Award.

The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater from February 18-23 for eight performances only! Tickets will go on sale next Friday, October 25 at 10AM through the Artist Series, the official presenter of Broadway in Jacksonville.

The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Milwaukee beginning January 7, 2014 as part of the 13/14 BMO Harris Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, October 16 and are available at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by calling 414-273-7206 or going online atTicketmaster.com or MarcusCenter.org. Groups 10 or more SAVE! by calling 414-273-7121 ext. 210

War Horse/based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo/adapted by Nick Stafford/in association with Handspring Puppet Company/original co-direction by Marianne Elliott & Tom Morris/US tour directed by Bijan Sheibani/music by Adrian Sutton/Pantages Theatre/through October 13 only

The epic production of National Theatre's "War Horse," based on the novel by English author, poet, playwright and librettist and 2003-05 Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo, is the latest addition to a series of hit London plays that will be broadcast this season at Northwestern University. Single tickets to "War Horse" go on sale today (Sept. 27).

National Theatre Live will broadcast War Horse live from London's West End to cinemas around the world on February 27, 2014.

Award-winning writer MICHAEL MORPURGO's inspiring tale of enduring friendship - THE BUTTERFLY LION - is coming to the Theatre Royal winter in an enchanting new stage production starring one of Britain's leading actresses, GWEN TAYLOR.

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced details of a spectacular new season of outstanding live entertainment. The 2013/14 season features a host of new productions, an outdoor event transforming the Southside district, and the return of a much-loved favourite with priority booking for Hippodrome Friends.

The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Detroit beginning December 17, 2013. The Broadway In Detroit show will run through January 5, 2014.Tickets will go on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. and at the Fisher Theatre box office on Monday, September 16,2013 at 10 a.m.

Wicked, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced the fourth year of its "prestigious Wicked Young Writers' Award" (The Times). Spearheaded by Michael Morpurgo, award-winning creator of War Horse, the Award recognises excellence in writing, encourages creativity, and helps develop writing talent in young people between 5-25 years of age from all backgrounds and areas of the UK & Ireland.

Today (9 September 2013) the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed stage production of War Horse announces the release of over 280,000 new tickets for its West End production, taking bookings at the New London Theatre to 27 October 2014.

Today (9 September 2013) the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed stage production of War Horseannounces the release of over 280,000 new tickets for its West End production, taking bookings at the New London Theatre to 27 October 2014.

The relationship between man and horse has been an area of interest for playwrights and authors alike for centuries. The companionship of the creature for man during battle, along with its capacity for the extraordinary, give

The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Calgary beginning September 10, 2013. Tickets go on sale today, July 22, at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations, at www.ticketmaster.ca or call toll-free 1.855.985.5000.

The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in Calgary beginning September 10, 2013. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013, at all Ticketmaster locations, at www.ticketmaster.ca or call toll-free 1.855.985.5000.

Pleasance Theatre, London presents an exciting programme of Theatre Preview Shows. A selection of companies trying out their work for a pocket pleasing £5, before taking it up to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. These previews include award winning theatre, new writing, cabaret, and even a magical new story for children written by Michael Morpurgo.