War Horse at the National Theatre

The National Theatre's production of War Horse (based on the novel by children's author, Michael Morpurgo) has been playing to packed houses throughout November and December, and is likely to continue into February.

Set on the eve of World War 1, and during the conflict, the play concerns the quest of a farmboy - Albert - to be reunited with his childhood horse, Joey - which was sold by Albert's father to the army. But what makes War Horse such a stunning play is the presence on stage of full-size "puppet" horses, which are so realistic in their construction and movement, the audience begins to believe that they are living animals.

Critically-acclaimed, War Horse is one of the most remarkable productions to be staged in London in many years.
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