KING Arthur, Michael Morpurgo’s epic tale of magic and heroism, takes to the stage at Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday.

Spectacular sword fights, a classic battle between good and evil, a moving, yet tragic, love story and enthralling storytelling come together to create a memorable family show. The well-loved stories of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot, the Lady of the Lake and the sword Excalibur come to life in this exciting adaptation of the best-selling novel.

When a boy becomes stranded at sea, he is rescued by a mysterious old man who claims to be none other than the great King Arthur Pendragon! Through the old king’s magical storytelling, the boy and the audience are transported back to the heady days of Camelot, the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin and his faithful hound, Bercelet, the Lady of the Lake and the sword in the stone.

Legendary adventures of brave chivalry and battles, the search for the Holy Grail and the great betrayal of Lancelot and Guinevere are all part of this exciting new family theatre production from the award winning Story Pocket Theatre.

This fast-moving production is the first of Michael Morpurgo’s novels to be adapted by Story Pocket Theatre. Author of children’s classics such as War Horse and Private Peaceful and former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo has been Story Pocket Theatre’s Patron since the company formed in 2013 and gave special permission to bring his novel to life on stage.

Imaginative physical theatre, charming puppetry and outstanding storytelling combine to create this Arthurian legend, which is most suitable for brave knights aged 7 years plus and their families.

Tickets from theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or 01962 840 440.