National Theatre / War Horse / Cast and Audience Reactions

National Theatre's smash hit - now in the West End!
Playing at the New London Theatre from 28 March 2009.
For more info see http://www.warhorselondon.com

The creative team and original cast talk about the experience of bringing War Horse to the stage, and audience members talk about their reaction to the show.

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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. 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 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.

Suitable for 12 year olds and above.

In association with Handspring Puppet Company.

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[shmufff]

warhorse is the best peice of theatre I have ever seen, mainly because of the horses. Every now and then I forgot that they weren't real, it was so perfectly done. Get tickets if you can. Anyone.

[deej563]

A truly amazing peice of theatre. It was so moving and the horses were so life like.

I'm so glad i managed to see this, and it opened your eyes to the impact the war had on not just the people but the animals too.

[BenGoldsmith90]

If anyone would like to see a review of current National production 'London Road', please put the following after the '.com'.

/watch?v=uN9qC_9oG-U

Sorry to shamelessly promote myself, I just hope you all find it gainful.

Also, here's a link to a review of Beauty Queen at the Young Vic, just for the craic.

watch?v=E9R9wfoEdsQ&feature=re­lated

[vaporosoez]

I just now accidentally stumbled upon this---- all in attempt to find the book I remembered as a kid yet had a hardtime remembering the title (oddly enough). I want to see the play more than the movie (which is due to come out Dec 2011). WOW!!!!!!

[mybroisalol]

I SAW IT AND IT IS AMAZING

[janoota]

Its times like this I am sorry to live in New Zealand I doubt it will ever come here

[photosphotos]

My partner were both so moved. We saw the play last night and loved every minute. I read there will be a movie made by spielberg released august 2011.

[danninsilver]

i want to c this sooooooo bad:( but i live in scotland:(:( i cant wait to c if it will come out on dvd or even utube:P

[IMVSM]

@bluedooke Because they are really amazing. It's the very best of the show

[MegaRockingGIRL]

Micheal Murpergo is my hero!!