I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo One of the Family Theatre and Entertainment and events currently on at New Theatre Royal Portsmouth
8th October 2023
Main House
Main House at New Theatre Royal, PortsmouthThe main house is a beautiful Victorian auditorium designed by the famous architects Charles Phipps and Frank Matcham.
Re-opened in October 2015 following an extensive refurbishment it seats just under 700 patrons.
, New Theatre Royal
The main house is a beautiful Victorian auditorium designed by the famous architects Charles Phipps and Frank Matcham.
Re-opened in October 2015 following an extensive refurbishment it seats just under 700 patrons.
‘I Believe in Unicorns’ also includes a ‘book swap’, for which audience members are invited to bring along a favourite children’s book (for ages 6 and upwards) to help form part of the stage set at the beginning of the show. At the end the children are invited to swap their book for another one and so have a new story ‘from the library’ to take home with them.
About the event
Award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life.
This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library…
An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns, which won an Argus Angel Award for Artistic Excellence at Brighton Festival, sparks imagination in both young and old. We challenge you not to believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’ spellbinding journey.
‘Danyah’s performance is a tour de force. The show is moving and memorable, a glorious example of the magic of storytelling. I didn’t like it, I loved it!‘ Michael Morpurgo
‘I Believe in Unicorns’ also includes a ‘book swap’, for which audience members are invited to bring along a favourite children’s book (for ages 6 and upwards) to help form part of the stage set at the beginning of the show. At the end the children are invited to swap their book for another one and so have a new story ‘from the library’ to take home with them.
‘Illuminated by magic and conducted by an artist. A delight.’ ***** – LondonTheatre1
‘Absolutely enchanting for all ages.’ ***** – The Upcoming
‘Breathtakingly beautiful and utterly charming… a must see.’ – Primary Times
‘An utterly magical stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s enthralling children’s tale.’ – The Stage
Recommended age 6+
This show is 60 minutes with no interval.
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