Sunday Encounters: Michael Morpurgo 75th Anniversary Tour

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 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.

Presented by Fane Productions as part of the ‘Sunday Encounters at the Haymarket’ season.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sun 5th May 2019.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7.00pm

Theatre Royal Haymarket Details

Bus routes: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 23, 38, 53, 88, 139, 159

Night buses: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, 453, N8, N19, N38, N97, N3, N13, N15, N136, N159

Nearest rail: Charing Cross

Tube lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly

Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus

Directions from Piccadilly Circus :

(5mins) Go along Coventry Street and then take Haymarket on the right where the theatre will be approx. 200 metres along.

Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (2mins)

In congestion zone?: Yes

Facilities at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

Theatre Royal Haymarket Location

8 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT

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Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.