War Horse
28 Oct - 08 Nov
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THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON RETURNS
The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK and Ireland tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
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 journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home.
The National Theatre’s Partner for Financial Wellbeing, Charles Stanley, is supporting War Horse on tour.
Important information
Ticket prices: £25 - £66
Running time: 2 hours 50 minutes including interval
Age recommendation: 10+ (No under 2's permitted)
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Corporate – £2 off
U25s – £5 off band A – B off-peak only (Mon-Thu)
Schools/Youth Groups – £25 band C-D, Weekday matinee only, 1 x TA free with every 10 tickets purchased
Groups – 20+ 10% off, 40+ 20% off, 80+ 25% off on off-peak only (Mon-Thu)
£10 seats for this show are reserved for members of My Theatre
Warning: This production uses strobe lighting.
Access performances
BSL interpreted: Thu 30th Oct
Captioned: Thu 30th Oct
Audio Described: Fri 31st Oct
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Reviews
★★★★★
‘Be sure not to miss this stunning show.’
The Times���★★★★
‘An entertainment phenomenon.’
Daily Telegraph★★★★★
‘An extraordinary piece of theatre, absolutely guaranteed to move the heart.’
Sunday Express‘A triumph of theatricality.’
The Observer‘A landmark theatre event.’
Time Magazine‘Theatrical magic.’
The New York TimesWINNER!
5 Tony Awards® including BEST PLAY
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