In this captivating audiobook collection, Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s beloved plays, King Lear and Henry V, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company, alongside Michael himself. This unique auditory experience translates these iconic stories into thrilling prose, maintaining the imaginative genius of the originals while presenting them in a vibrant, contemporary voice.

Directed by Hal Chambers and Aaron Parsons, each tale includes an introduction by Michael and is accompanied by incidental music composed by Phil James. This collection serves as both an engaging entry point for child readers and a fascinating dialogue for Shakespeare scholars. Look out for additional installments featuring Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth and Hamlet, Twelfth Night and Taming of the Shrew, as well as The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest.