War Horse
The show that has stolen the hearts of thousands returns to London for autumn 2019
War Horse
A landmark theatre event
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War Horse
The show that has stolen the hearts of thousands returns to London for autumn 2019
Why see War Horse?
galloping back to london
The stunning international smash hit War Horse gallops back to the West End this autumn, becoming one of the first shows to grace the stage at the brand new Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
With its incredible life-sized, life-like horse puppets and moving plot, War Horse stole the show, quite literally, when it first opened back on the West End in 2009 - even warranting a royal visit by the Queen herself! Since then, War Horse has toured extensively, including places like China, the USA, and Belgium, bringing Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking story to the far corners of the globe.
What is War Horse about?
World War One has just begun and young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. As Joey becomes caught up in enemy fire, fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving both British and German soldiers, experiencing peace on a French farm, before finding himself stranded in No Man's Land. Meanwhile, at home in England, Albert cannot forget Joey, and so illegally enlists in the army, embarking on a dangerous mission to France to bring him back home.
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (4.7 Stars)
Roy
Wonderful story. Production let it down
Really enjoyed the theatrics of Warhorse. Very moving and well acted.
But…
The sound was poor
The lighting was often Warhorse-cued and dark patches when there shouldn’t have been
Actors forgot key lines - should have said Heads! when tossing up for Joey with the German soldier
Stifling heat in the auditorium
Extremely cramped toilets both ladies and gents
Expensive drinks in the bar
... Read more
Shona Howie
An Emotive roller coaster. A Must See!
After reading the book and watching the film it blew
my mind, every twist and turn was both surprising
and emotional. The puppets make it come alive and
the energy put into it is amazing, I myself am only
15 years old and I was in peaces by the end of the
first act, words cannot describe it's magnificence
it truly has to be seen to be believed. This show
will blow your mind and will change your view of
theater forever. ... Read more
Wendy
Outstanding!
Everything about this show is amazing... the acting,
the lighting, the music and, of course, the horses.
I had to keep reminding myself that they aren't
mechanical, that there are actual people controlling
them and making them seem so life-like!
Highly recommended and not just for horse/animal
lovers - it's a really interesting portrayal of the
war and how it affected people on all sides. ... Read more
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