War Horse
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Why see War Horse?
War Horse is on tour and hits the in , ,
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 Feb 24, 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)
Anonymous
Must see theatre!
We had the opportunity to see War Horse in London 2 years ago and my husband and I were both spellbound! The horses are alive after the first few scenes...it's a tragic yet amazing, uplifting play that will keep you talking for days! ... Read more
Ian
Simply the best
The film was pretty good but if you haven't seen the stage production of Warhorse, you haven't seen the real thing. I defy anybody to watch this stunning show and not be amazed by the skill and total believability of the puppeteers - truly superb recreations of magnificent animals. Catch the show at the Fisher before it moves on - you won't regret it.
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L.w.
MUST SEE THEATRE
The most extraorinary piece of theatre I have ever seen. The piece transforms stagecraft art into theatrical magic. I saw this production in Hershey this past weekend and looking forward to Baltimore to experience Warhorse again. ... Read more
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