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War Horse
National Theatre, Olivier, London
Wed, 24th October 2007 - Sat, 12th January 2008
From £39.50*

based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo adapted by Nick Stafford 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. 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. In association with Handspring Puppet Company. From 8 October Directors: Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris Designer: Rae Smith Puppet Designer and Fabrication: Adrian Kohler Lighting Designer: Paule Constable Video Designer: Leo Warner for Fifty Nine Ltd Sound Designer: Christopher Shutt