{"title":"Tom Morton-Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Morton-Smith’s works bridge the worlds of theatre and film with remarkable sensitivity and insight. Readers can expect richly drawn narratives that explore complex characters and historical moments, often delving into the arts with a thoughtful, nuanced approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom imaginative adaptations like \u003cem\u003eMy Neighbour Totoro\u003c\/em\u003e to compelling dramas such as \u003cem\u003eOppenheimer\u003c\/em\u003e, his storytelling offers a captivating journey through cultural and creative landscapes, inviting reflection on art’s impact in society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-neighbour-totoro-by-tom-morton-smith-9781350448674","title":"My Neighbour Totoro","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2023 Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Hisaishi and Royal Shakespeare Company present Studio Ghibli’s \u003cem\u003eMy Neighbour Totoro\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Neighbour Totoro\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating coming-of-age tale that celebrates the wondrous magic of childhood and the transformative power of imagination. Two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, embark on the summer of their lives in the idyllic countryside. With their mother recovering from an illness at a rural convalescent hospital, their father decides to relocate the family so they can be closer to her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs they explore their enchanting new surroundings, Mei discovers fantastical creatures and encounters Totoro, the ancient and loveable guardian of the forest. Satsuki initially doubts her younger sister’s claims, but soon finds herself joining in on their thrilling adventures. Along with their new friends, the siblings embark on a journey through a mystical world teeming with spirits, sprites, and breath-taking natural wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stage production is adapted by Tom Morton-Smith from the feature animation by Hayao Miyazaki, directed by Phelim McDermott featuring music by Joe Hisaishi, in collaboration with Nippon TV and Improbable. This edition was published to coincide with the production at London’s Barbican Centre, in November 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431703494892,"sku":"9781350448674","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350448674.jpg?v=1774557366"},{"product_id":"oppenheimer-by-tom-morton-smith-9781783191987","title":"Oppenheimer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1939: fascism spreads across Europe, Franco marches on Barcelona and two German chemists discover the processes of atomic fission. In Berkeley, California, theoretical physicists recognise the horrendous potential of this new science: a weapon that draws its power from the very building blocks of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStruggling to cast off his radical past and thrust into a position of power and authority, the charismatic J Robert Oppenheimer races to win the 'battle of the laboratories' and create a weapon so devastating that it would bring about an end not just to the Second World War but to all war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom Morton-Smith's new play, \u003cem\u003eOppenheimer\u003c\/em\u003e, takes us into the heart of the Manhattan Project, revealing the personal cost of making history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471319384300,"sku":"9781783191987","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783191987-oppenheimer.jpg?v=1775239193"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-morton-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}