War Horse 2009 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 3, 2009
Closing: March 12, 2016

War Horse - 2009 - West End History , Info & More

War Horse is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo.

The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse.

Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company, take audiences on an unforgettable journey through history.

War Horse, based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, is a powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and magnificent artistry. South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company brings breathing, galloping, full-scale horses to life on the stage- their flanks, hides and sinews built of steel, leather and aircraft cables. Experience the emotional journey that charges through the battlefields of history straight to hearts of audiences around the world.

Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford in association with Handspring Puppet Company.

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National Theatre's Original Stage Production of WAR HORSE Heads to U.S. Theaters Today
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014

Fathom Events, National Theatre Live (NT Live) and BY Experience have come together again to broadcast the National Theatre's original stage production of 'War Horse,' pre-recorded live from London's West End, for only one night in cinemas across the country tonight, Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel and adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford, 'War Horse' takes audiences on a journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of France during World War I. Filled with stirring music and songs, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life on stage.

National Theatre Live Broadcast of WAR HORSE to Screen at NYC's Ziegfeld Theatre, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014

Fathom Events, National Theatre Live (NT Live) and BY Experience have come together again to broadcast the National Theatre's original stage production of 'War Horse,' pre-recorded live from London's West End, for only one night in cinemas across the country on Thursday, February 27. For the first time ever, a broadcast from National Theatre Live will be shown at New York City's legendary Ziegfeld Theatre (141 West 54th Street) on February 27th at 7:00 p.m. The broadcast can also be seen in New York at Cinema 123 (1001 3rd Avenue) with encore dates/times to follow.

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE Equine Star Joey Celebrates 2,000 Performances in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014

On 21 January 2014, The National Theatre's internationally acclaimed award-winning stage production of War Horse celebrates its 2000th West End performance. The celebrations began with Joey, the equine star of War Horse, visiting the iconic London landmark, the EDF Energy London Eye, where he enjoyed views across the capital, including the National Theatre where he made his first appearance back in October 2007. Scroll down for photos!

West End's WAR HORSE Extends Through 14 Feb, 2015
by Tyler Peterson - January 21, 2014

Monday 27 January 2014 the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed award-winning stage production of War Horse will release 130,000 new tickets for sale for the West End production taking booking at the New London Theatre to 14 February 2015.

Photo Flash: Joey, Star of WAR HORSE, Visits CORONATION STREET Set
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013

Joey, star of the National Theatre's production War Horse, trotted onto the Coronation Street cobbles during his recent trip to the city to celebrate Manchester Tourism Awards. He was joined outside the Rovers Return by Coronation Street stars Helen Worth, who plays Gail McIntyre and Julie Hesmondhalgh, who plays Hayley Cropper. Check out photos from the visit below!

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE at New London Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - November 1, 2013

The National Theatre's internationally acclaimed stage production of War Horse received its world premiere at the National Theatre in October 2007, and has now been seen by over 4 million people worldwide. Now celebrating its sixth year on the London stage and recently extending booking until October 2014, Nick Stafford's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's book continues to play to sell-out houses at the New London Theatre in the West End. Having won multiple awards internationally, War Horse is directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris and designed by Rae Smith, with puppet direction, design and fabrication by Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler for Handspring Puppet Company, lighting by Paule Constable, and movement and horse choreography by Toby Sedgwick, with video design by Leo Warner and Mark Grimmer, songmaker John Tams, music by Adrian Sutton and sound by Christopher Shutt. Check out the photos below!

National Theatre Live to Broadcast West End's WAR HORSE, Feb 2014
by Christina Mancuso - September 27, 2013

National Theatre Live will broadcast War Horse live from London's West End to cinemas around the world on February 27, 2014.

STAGE TUBE: Joey the WAR HORSE Visits WEST END LIVE 2013!
by Stage Tube - June 23, 2013

The annual festival West End LIVE - organised by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, in association with MasterCard - returned to Trafalgar Square yesterday, 22nd June and continues today, 23rd June 2013, for a weekend of free entertainment from some of London's top theatre productions and performers. Get up close and personal with WAR HORSE's Joey in the video below!

Photo Flash: Gary Barlow Meets WAR HORSE's Joey
by Christina Mancuso - June 14, 2013

Gary Barlow met Joey the Horse on stage at the New London Theatre in the West End, after seeing a performance of War Horse on Tuesday 11th June. Check out the photos below!

BWW Reviews: Award-Winning WAR HORSE Dazzles Audiences in Providence
by Veronica Bruscini - June 6, 2013

The touring production of WAR HORSE, now at the Providence Performing Arts Center, is a visual delight and a masterwork of theatrical craftsmanship.

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE's Joey Visits Wembley for UEFA Champions League Final
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013

Joey, the life-size puppet horse from the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of War Horse yesterday, Saturday 25 May 2013, made a special appearance at Wembley at the opening ceremony of the UEFA Champions League Final. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: First Look at New Production Shots of National Theatre's WAR HORSE
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013

The National Theatre's internationally acclaimed stage production of War Horse recently extended booking at the New London Theatre to 15 February 2014. Now celebrating its sixth year on the London stage, Nick Stafford's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's book continues to play to sell-out houses in the West End. War Horse, which has now been seen by over 1.6 million people in London and by over 3 million people worldwide, received its world premiere at the National Theatre in October 2007. BroadwayWorld has a first look at new production shots below.

The BWW Q&A: WAR HORSE's Sion Daniel Young!
by Carrie Dunn - March 14, 2013

Sion Daniel Young is playing Albert in War Horse at the New London Theatre - so we decided to put him in the spotlight and put him through the BWW Q&A...

WAR HORSE Extends Through February 2014
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013

The National Theatre's internationally acclaimed stage production of War Horse today releases over 100,000 new tickets for sale for the West End production, taking booking at the New London Theatre to 15 February 2014. War Horse, which has now been seen by over 1.6million people in London and by over 3 million people worldwide, received its world premiere at the National Theatre in October 2007.

West End's WAR HORSE Extends Bookings Through February 2014
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2013

The National Theatre's internationally acclaimed stage production of War Horse today releases over 100,000 new tickets for sale for the West End production, taking booking at the New London Theatre to 15 February 2014. War Horse, which has now been seen by over 1.6million people in London and by over 3 million people worldwide, received its world premiere at the National Theatre in October 2007.

Behind The Scenes: WAR HORSE Plays Birmingham Hippodrome from October 2013
by Jenny Antill - January 18, 2013

Today saw the press launch for War Horse at Birmingham Hippodrome which coincides with the tickets going on general sale for its run this autumn.

WAR HORSE Plays New London Theatre Thru 26 October - Christmas Schedule Announced!
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2012

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.

Lincoln Center Theater Cancels WAR HORSE and VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2012

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that it has been forced to cancel tomorrow night's (Tuesday, October 30) performances of both "War Horse" in the Vivian Beaumont Theater and "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater due to the ongoing storm and the shutdown of the New York City transit system.

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE Celebrates 5 Years in London!
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2012

The National Theatre's award-winning production of War Horse last night (25 October 2012) celebrated its fifth anniversary in London with a special performance at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane. Former cast members and the show's creative team gathered with VIPs and friends to celebrate five years on the London stage.

Photo Flash: London's WAR HORSE Celebrates 5th Anniversary!
by Kelsey Denette - October 26, 2012

The National Theatre's award-winning production of War Horse last night (25 October 2012) celebrated its fifth anniversary in London with a special performance at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane. Former cast members and the show's creative team gathered with VIPs and friends to celebrate five years on the London stage.

WAR HORSE Celebrates Fifth Anniversary In London
by Carrie Dunn - October 26, 2012

The National Theatre's award-winning production of War Horse last night (25 October 2012) celebrated its fifth anniversary in London with a special performance at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane. Former cast members and the show's creative team gathered with VIPs and friends to celebrate five years on the London stage.

War Horse FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

War Horse has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 2009, Broadway which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2012 and West End which opened in 2019.
War Horse has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tom Morris, The Audience Award for Most Popular Show at the Olivier Awards for Michael Morpurgo, Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Marianne Elliott, Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for Paule Constable, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for Rae Smith, Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for Christopher Shutt, Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Toby Sedgwick, Best Designer at the Evening Standard Awards for Rae Smith, and Best Designer at the Evening Standard Awards for The Handspring Puppet Company.
War Horse has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tom Morris, The Audience Award for Most Popular Show at the Olivier Awards for Michael Morpurgo, Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Marianne Elliott, Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for Paule Constable, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for Rae Smith, Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for Christopher Shutt, Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Toby Sedgwick, Best Designer at the Evening Standard Awards for Rae Smith, and Best Designer at the Evening Standard Awards for The Handspring Puppet Company.

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