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At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. he's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land.

But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

The National's new epic is based on the celebrated novel by the British Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo. Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history.

Key Information

Audience

War Horse is suitable for 10 year olds and above.

Run Time

2 hours and 40 minutes including a 15 minute interval.

Dates

Finished Jun 23, 2013

Creative

Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo

Adapted by Nick Stafford

In association with Handspring Puppet Company

Directors - Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

Designer/Drawings - Rae Smith

Puppet Direction - Puppet Design & Fabrication, Handspring Puppet Company

Lighting Designer - Paule Constable

Director of Movement - Toby Sedgwick

Video Design - Leo Warner and Mark Grimmer

Music - Adrian Sutton

Songmaker - John Tams

Sound Designer - Christopher Shutt

Awards

London Production of War Horse



OLIVIER 2010 Nominations

Audience Award


OLIVIER AWARDS 2008

Best Theatre Choreographer (Toby Sedgwick)

Best Set Design (Rae Smith and Handspring Puppet Company at the National Theatre Olivier)


Nominations

Best Play

Best Director

Best lighting design

Best sound design

Reviews

Customer reviews

15 reviews, average rating: (4.2 Stars)

R Canty

A Magical Show

We attend the theater regularly - WAR HORSE is a theatrical experience!! From the puppetry to the acting to the production - DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW. I'm not sure there will be another like it in my lifetime. ... Read more

Georgia

War Horse: A must-see event

Go to KERA TV Making War Horse and click on OFFICIAL WEBSITE for a glimpse of the life-sized horse puppet in action, held up by three people. If you saw the June 2012 KERA-TV production re The Making of War Horse then you KNOW that this performance is an absolute must-see event. ... Read more

Vincent P.

Warhorse is Magic!

Warhorse is magic. A wonderful story which is so masterfully and innovatively portrayed. The puppet horses are real in appearance and as characters. The puppeteers do a most amazing job as you see them but they vanish, userped by the acting and movement they instill in these puppets. The human actors, the singers and the entire cast are wonderful. The production was unique, fascinating and so successful in bringing this book and movie to life on stage. It delivers an evening of pure entertainment on so many levels and provided one of the most enjoyable nights ever here at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Thanks to all who put this show together. ... Read more

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