Michael Morpurgo's King Arthur

Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur is an epic tale of deep magic, heroism, love and betrayal. Adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, from the Author of War Horse and Private Peaceful.
When a small boy becomes stranded at sea, he is rescued by a mysterious old man who claims to be King Arthur Pendragon. When the old man starts to tell his stories, the boy and the audience are transported back to the days of Camelot. Guided by Merlin, the young king pulls the sword from the stone to win the throne, puts the Saxons to the sword and unites the kingdom and gathers his Knights of the Round Table. But even at his happiest with his beautiful Queen Guinevere and best friend Lancelot, Arthur senses the end of Camelot is not far away.

Stories of brave chivalry and battles, the search for the Holy Grail and the great betrayal of Lancelot and Guinevere are all part of this exciting new production from award-winning Story Pocket Theatre.
Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur is a fast-moving show of adventure, physical theatre, puppetry and outstanding storytelling. 7+ years.

‘Enthralling, high-quality adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's King Arthur for older children’
Brian G Cooper, The Stage
‘…utterly spell binding story-telling’
Arts Award Voice

Spending an hour with Story Pocket Theatre is like curling up in a warm bed, and being read a story while you nibble on a piece of toast…Well-loved, well-delivered and very well received stories.”
Kelly Apter, The Scotsman

“beautifully scripted, intelligently connected, and skilfully performed… this talented group are producing some of the best children’s theatre we have seen.”
Caro Moses, Three Weeks