About the Show

The stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's children's book about the power of stories to transform lives.

A young boy named Tomas doesn't enjoy reading and is hesitant about going to the library until he meets the Unicorn Lady - an enchanting librarian who introduces him to the magical world of books. Tomas becomes enthralled with the stories he reads and forms a special bond with the librarian. However, their peaceful world is soon disrupted by the outbreak of war, and Tomas must make a difficult decision about whether to follow the crowd or stay true to his beliefs.

Award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life.

This production is recommended for ages 6+.

Critic Reviews (4)

“For the longest time, ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ feels like a cuddly, slightly cheesy tribute to the power of libraries, that’s elevated by inventive staging and Miller’s spectacularly likeable performance.”
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“Miller delivers a warm, mischievous and enthralling performance, carefully controlling the flow between tightly scripted scenes and boisterous, occasionally chaotic audience interaction.”
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"I love an active audience, and this one leaves with new knowledge, practical skills, stories to research, and ideas of their own to develop. This is a wonderful hour to spend for young people and comes highly recommended."
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I Believe in Unicorns is a beautifully crafted show that is utterly engaging from beginning to end. It makes one yearn back to a time in childhood, when all fairy tales seemed believable.
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