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Butterfly Lion, The

From the award-winning writer of War Horse comes this inspiring tale of enduring friendship starring one of Britain’s leading actresses Gwen Taylor much loved for TV roles in Duty Free, Barbara and most recently Coronation Street. Read more …

From the African veld to the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity.

Michael Morpurgo catapulted onto the world stage in 2007 with the National Theatre production of his book War Horse, a sell-out hit in the West End and Broadway and recently adapted as a feature film directed by Steven Spielberg.


The critical consensus

It may be an old-fashioned, nostalgic story, but music, storytelling, design, puppetry and stagecraft come together. Plus there's a terrifically engaging performance from Adam Buchanan as both Michael and Bertie.

****(*)Lyn Gardner, The Guardian, 02/09/2013

Where and when?

Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Monday October 28, 2013, until Saturday November 2, 2013. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/

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