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Fane Productions presents

Michael Morpurgo 75th Anniversary Tour

5 May 2019 - 7:30pm

Michael 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 LionKensuke’s KingdomPrivate 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?

 To celebrate his 75th birthday, Morpurgo will be interviewed by award-winning actor and comedian Katy Brand, alongside live extracts from his most treasured works read by the actor Eddie Marsan (War Horse, Sherlock Holmes).

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 have taught him.

On sale dates:
Priority Members – Tuesday 9 April, 10am
General Public – Wednesday 10 April, 10am

Tickets: £25

Running Time: 1 hrs 50 min (approx) – inc an interval

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