Originally published in 2002, The Sleeping Sword bears many of the hallmarks of its author Michael Morpurgo. Its storytelling combines classic themes of quest and redemption with British mythology.

See photos from inside rehearsal for the new production of Michael Morpurgo's THE SLEEPING SWORD, adapted by Tatty Hennessy, and directed by Lucy Jane Atkinson, which will play at The Watermill ...

and I can't wait to get into the rehearsal room with this talented group of actors and creatives to start playing with Michael Morpurgo's beautiful story!" The Sleeping Sword will run at The ...

Story Pocket Theatre’s production of Michael Morpurgo’s versions of the Arthurian legends – Arthur, High King of Britain and The Sleeping Sword – is finely crafted and totally enthralling.

Based on the story by Michael Morpurgo, The Sleeping Sword weaves a contemporary tale of self-discovery with Arthurian legend in a way that is utterly spellbinding.