War Horse
The National Theatre's sell out production transfers to the New London Theatre. Life sized puppets depict a gripping journey through history, as a young man embarks on an odyssey to find his beloved horse.
Booking from: Saturday, 28th March 2009Booking until: Saturday, 16th February 2013
Matinees: Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm
Evenings: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday 7.30pm. Tuesdays at 7pm
Running time: 2 hours 40 mins
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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.
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 War Horse, 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.
Winner of five Tony Awards 2011 for:
- Best Play
- Best Direction of a Play
- Best Scenic Design of a Play
- Best Lighting Design of a Play
- Best Sound Design of a Play
Suitable for 10 years +
Please Note: Latecomers will not be admitted until 20 minutes into the first act.
** Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play - June 2011 **
'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'
The Sunday Times
'An extraordinary piece of theatre which is both epic and intimate. Guaranteed to move the heart'
Sunday Express
