Skellig: The Play

The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children's writers of today has been adapted into a play by the author. Skellig The Play was directed by Trevor Nunn and performed by an all-star cast at the National Theatre in 2002.

When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.

One Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the ramshackle garage of his new home and finds something magical. A strange creature - human? beast? bird? angel? - a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health.

But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael's world changes for ever . . .