Danyah Miller commences a West End Season and national UK tour of her acclaimed production of I Believe in Unicorns, based on the story by the best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo.
As part of an exclusive audience experience, Michael joined Danyah on stage for a post-show talk and audience Q&A at the Lyric Theatre, with all profits being donated to The Reading Agency. This new production of I Believe in Unicorns opens at the Apollo Theatre for a West End summer season.
Danyah Miller said: “I’m passionate about sharing stories with families because I’ve seen first-hand the positive effect stories have in our lives. I am thrilled to be bringing this magical show back to the West End in its 10th anniversary year, and to support the ground-breaking work of The Reading Agency with our Gala. We look forward to a new generation of children discovering this story for the first time.”
Michael Morpurgo added: “Danyah is one of the great storytellers in this country – she brings stories to life in the most enchanting way. See her in full flow on stage, and you never look away. She invites her audience to join her in the story, and seven years of age or seventy, we go with her.”
I Believe in Unicorns is adapted for the stage by Danyah Miller and Dani Parr; performed by Danyah Miller; directed by Dani Parr; designed by Kate Bunce with lighting by Will Evans; sound by Martin Thompson and projection by Arnim Friess
Bringing Morpurgo’s treasured story to life, this interactive and enchanting show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages.
I Believe in Unicorns tells the tale of the power of books and the bravery of eight-year-old Tomas who hates reading and school. The young boy’s world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library and embarks on a spellbinding journey…
Danyah Miller is an international storyteller, solo performer, writer and story trainer. She has adapted or written and starred in five theatrical solo storytelling shows, three of which are award-winning including I Believe in Unicorns.
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EZ, 27 July – 12 August. Times: Vary. See website for details. Admission: £12.50 – £29.50.
Box Office: 0330 333 4809 – www.nimaxtheatres.com
Full tour listings: www.ibelieveinunicorns.co.uk
