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
Tickets:
From: £48.00
Running time:
2 hours 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Age guideline:
10+
Captioned – Thu 05 Dec 2024, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted – Fri 06 Dec 2024, 7.30pm (Interpreted by Sarah Ankers, provided by Complete Communication)
Audio Described (w/ Touch Tour 11am, please contact Box Office to book) – Sat 07 Dec 2024, 1pm
Sensory notice & content warnings
Contains loud sound FX, gunfire, flashing lights and strobe lighting. Also depicts the horrors of war and death.
Please note – most of our productions feature flashing lights and loud sounds.
If you require this information prior to booking, please check back for updates or call our Box Office on 01752 267222.
Please note, anyone over the age of 2 and above requires a paid seat.