War Horse in the West End
based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo
adapted by Nick Stafford
In association with Handspring Puppet Company
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War Horse is now playing at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane. Visit the War Horse website for full details.
FIVE STARS
Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Times, Sunday Times, Time Out, Sunday Express
'So exhilarating it makes you rejoice to be alive. Its sheer skill and invention are awe-inspiring.' The Times
'War Horse only confirms the National's extraordinary knack of turning children's literature into the finest drama. Stunning.’ Sunday Times
'An extraordinary piece of theatre which is both epic and intimate. Guaranteed to move the heart.' Sunday Express
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 epic is based on the celebrated novel by the 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.
Suitable for 10yrs+
War Horse in the West End finished on: 12 February 2011
