‘Sweeping drama of extraordinary power… Its sheer skill and invention are simply awe-inspiring.’

The Times

The National Theatre’s production of War Horse is based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo.

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.

Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history.

‘Evocative music by Adrian Sutton and moving songs by that great folkie, John Tams.’ Daily Telegraph