War Horse

T0826423032
I want you to do yourself proud, Joey. You go and drive those Germans back where they've come from, and then come home to me. 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. Do I look like I know the latest on every effing ?orse in the war? Do I look like an effing equine expert or even an effing equestrian enthusiast? Your squadron no longer exists. That's all I know, Private. Suitable for 12yrs+

Book by	Michael Morpurgo
Adapted by	Nick Stafford

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Archive :: production:T0826423032, play:S195559555, venue:V373
Current production:Work

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Production details

World Premiere. Following His Dark Materials and Coram Boy, 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.

Special Performances

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• 26 Oct 07 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)
• 28 Oct 07 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)
• 30 Nov 07 Audio Described
• 1 Dec 07 Audio Described
• 24 Jan 08 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)
• 5 Feb 08 Audio Described