Synopses & Reviews
An epic adventure adapted from the novel by Michael Murpurgo, author of War Horse. When famine grips Ireland, Sean and Annie's only chance of survival is to find their father. They embark upon a long and dangerous journey to America, with only Annie's golden necklace to protect them.
Synopsis
An epic adventure adapted from the classic novel by Michael Murpurgo, author of the acclaimed smash hit War Horse.
Synopsis
With famine gripping Ireland, Sean and Annie have just one chance of survival - they must find their father. Leaving their dying mother behind, they travel across rough seas to America. With only the gold torch that Annie wears as a necklace to protect them, they embark on a long and dangerous journey. But will they ever be reunited with their family?
Twist of Gold is an epic adventure, a classic novel by the masterful storyteller and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.
About the Author
Simon Reade has previously adapted Michael Morpurgo's
Toro! Toro! and
The Mozart Question as well as the phenomenally successful stage and screen versions of
Private Peaceful. His other plays include
Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp,
Not the End of the World,
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark,
Pride and Prejudice, and for the RSC, Ted Hughes'
Tales From Ovid, Salman Rushdie's
Midnight's Children and
Epitaph for the Official Secrets Act.
Michael Morpurgo is an English author, poet, playwright and librettist, best known for his work in children's literature. He was the third Children's Laureate. He has written over 120 books, and has been published in over 25 languages. His childrens novel War Horse has been adapted for stage where it became a smash hit success in the UK, before transferring to Broadway and Toronto. War Horse also been adapted for screen, directed by Steven Spielberg and was released in 2012. His Private Peaceful, adapted for screen by Simon Reade is to be released as a feature film later this year.