War Horse is back in London in November at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre for a few weeks only until 23 November 2019!
If you missed seeing the National Theatre’s incredible play War Horse before, then don’t miss your chance to get tickets now before it leaves London on 23 November.
To give you a better idea of what’s so special about this play we asked former Great British Bake Off Finalist Holly Bell to share her experience and say what it was like taking her sons to see War Horse. Click below to watch Holly Bell’s video review and hear in her own words exactly what she thought of this amazing production.
Holly B.
Emotional, funny, bonding ★★★★★“I took my 10 and 8 year old sons to see War Horse after one of them has studied the book at school. The whole experience was fabulous - a really moving performance where the actors ability to emulate horses was nothing short of mesmerising. It was funny at times, sad at others and such a bonding experience. I would definitely recommend!”
War Horse has won 25 awards, played to over 7 million people and toured internationally in 11 countries. It’s an astonishing production that has moved and captivated audiences with its extraordinary feats of puppetry.
It’s one of the most emotional shows you’ll ever see. Described by reviewers as ‘moving’ , ‘spectacular’, ‘genius’, ‘awe-inspiring’, and ‘astonishing’, seeing War Horse with your children is a truly memorable experience that will stay with you for life.
The Story Of War Horse
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 him and bring him home.
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.
War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical event which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.
Useful Info
- The running time is 2 hours 45 minutes with a 20 minute interval
- It is suitable for age 10+
- The show contains loud sound effects, gunfire, flashing lights and strobe lighting
- The horses in the show are life size puppets
War Horse is on now in London at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Don’t miss it… book now before it’s too late.
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