War Horse
The show that has stolen the hearts of thousands returns to its London home!
War Horse
A landmark theatre event
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War Horse
The show that has stolen the hearts of thousands returns to its London home!
Why see War Horse?
What is War Horse about?
World War I 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.
Key Information
Audience
10+ This production contains loud sound effects, flashing lights and strobe lighting.
Dates
Finished 23 Nov 2019
Creative
- Based on the Book by Michael Morpurgo
- Adapted by Nick Stafford
- Directed by Marianne Elliott
- Directed by Tom Ellis
- Set and Costume Design/ Drawings by Rae Smith
- Puppet Design and Fabrication by Adrian Kohler for Handspring Puppet Company
- Lighting Design by Paul Constable
- Movement Direction and Horse Choreography by Toby Sedgwick
- Animation and Projection Design by Leo Warner for 59
- Animation and Projection Design by Mark Grimmer for 59
- Music by Adrian Sutton
- Sound Design by Christopher Shutt
Reviews
Customer reviews
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
G.Wardman
Show let down by theatre
Great show enjoyed all aspects of the National Theatre's production but it was let down by the venue at the New London Theatre. Seated in C10 & C11 in the dress circle the view was OK but it was too hot and very uncomfortable i.e. cramped for leg space and no centre aisle which meant that all traffic passed by the same people all the time. What a bad design for people to have access to their seats! ... Read more
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