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Narration - Michael Morpurgo, Clare Morpurgo and Carol Hughes
Music - Iddesleigh String Quartet
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of poetry and music inspired by the beauty of the British countryside in this special concert to mark the 50th anniversary of the charity Farms For City Children.
Charity founders, Clare and Michael Morpurgo, are joined by Carol Hughes, widow of poet Ted Hughes, to share their most cherished poems in celebration of the natural world.
Their heartfelt readings are beautifully complemented by music from Vivaldi, Vaughan Williams, Haydn, and Max Richter, performed by the Iddesleigh String Quartet
The family-friendly concert features readings from his acclaimed book My Heart Was a Tree, alongside the Ted Hughes poem that inspired its title.
Duration: 1 hour, with no interval
This event is kindly supported by Rathbones
Photo by Harper Collins
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £5.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| My Heart Was a Tree with Michael Morpurgo (27 Jan 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 19:00 | |
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