The theatrical event of the decade
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The theatrical event of the decade
The Times
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 Jun 9, 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)
Vincent P.
Warhorse is Magic!
Warhorse is magic. A wonderful story which is so masterfully and innovatively portrayed. The puppet horses are real in appearance and as characters. The puppeteers do a most amazing job as you see them but they vanish, userped by the acting and movement they instill in these puppets. The human actors, the singers and the entire cast are wonderful. The production was unique, fascinating and so successful in bringing this book and movie to life on stage. It delivers an evening of pure entertainment on so many levels and provided one of the most enjoyable nights ever here at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Thanks to all who put this show together. ... Read more
R Canty
A Magical Show
We attend the theater regularly - WAR HORSE is a theatrical experience!! From the puppetry to the acting to the production - DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW. I'm not sure there will be another like it in my lifetime. ... Read more
DMC
Phenomenal
My husband and I went to the matinee today! Truly unlike anything
we've ever seen. One becomes so mesmerized by the puppetry and
involved in the character of the actors, including the war horses,
that you truly believe the animals are real. I was sorry the theater
was not full to capacity. This is a privilege to have this show in
Syracuse. I worry that poor attendance will keep other shows away. ... Read more
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