War Horse

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:
“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian
“There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express
“Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative” Elizabeth Reilly, British Council
“The former children’s laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian

Praise for the National Theatre Revivialof War Horse:
“This tour de force is going to be a hit all over again” – 5* The Arts Desk, Rachel Halliburton
“…all the equine and puppetry magic is there, undimmed in two decades: a national treasure and global theatrical pride.” – 5* Theatre Cat, Libby Purves
“…does War Horse also still feature some of the most startlingly good stagecraft you will ever see? And are the opening scenes the kind of large-scale puppetry that could make even the most jaded audience drop its collective jaw? Yes, yes and very much yes” - 4* The Sunday Times, Dominic Maxwell
“Outstanding are Handspring Puppet Company who should re-name their company Handspring Living Creatures. The word puppet is almost derisory to describe these creatures with swishing tails and equine movement.” Theatre Vibe, Lizzie Loveridge

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK’s best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children’s Laureate and he has won the Children’s Book Award, the Nestle Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.

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