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A new stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel brings the kinship of boy and beast alive in a triumph of theatrical storytelling
The War Horse author on merry Dublin and the acting prowess of Sally Hawkins
The acclaimed production is back in Dublin; plus: Stones in His Pockets is revived again
The storyteller presents war, peace and the human condition through a lens of realism
Peep, Porcelain and Private Peaceful alliterate the week in theatre
An education scheme is helping children see writers as living, breathing people rather than mythical beats
Jilly Cooper, Eamonn Holmes, Marc Almond, Alexandra Shulman, Rick Stein also recognised
Adapted from the children’s book by Michael Morpurgo, ‘War Horse’ is currently showing in Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Here are 10 of our favourite literary quotes inspired by animals
What is the easiest thing to swallow in this phenomenally successful show set during the carnage of the first World War? The horse, of course
The puppets in ‘War Horse’ charm and beguile as only horses can – such is the astonishing skill exercised
British actor Jeremy Irvine got his break early in Spielberg’s War Horse and stars in the moving second-World War drama The Railway Man. He talks to Donald Clarke about trauma, forgiveness – and fame
Motivation and confidence are key to getting children writing, says Michael Morpurgo
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Get the latest news, analysis and match reports from the M6N and W6N championships
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
