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The winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, WAR HORSE will embark on a national tour in June 2012, bringing the hit play to 30 U.S. cities during the 2012-2013 season. WAR HORSE has been seen by almost 2 million people worldwide and is currently playing at New York's Lincoln Center Theater, in London's West End, and at Toronto�s Princess of Wales Theatre. Future productions of WAR HORSE are planned for Australia, Berlin and South Africa, as well as a UK Tour.

The tour of WAR HORSE, based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo and adapted by Nick Stafford, will be directed by Bijan Sheibani based on the original Tony� Award-winning direction by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, and presented in association with Handspring Puppet Company. At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets which bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

Michael Morpurgo�s novel, War Horse, is also the inspiration for Steven Spielberg�s feature film of the same name, which was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture.

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021


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by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2021


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by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2019


Melbourne audiences will soon have the chance to see another of War Horse author Michael Morpurgo's stories on stage, with the World War One award winning drama PRIVATE PEACEFUL announced to play a brief season at Chapel off Chapel this September.

Photo Coverage: Inside WP Theater's 40th Anniversary Gala Honoring Amanda Seyfried, Emily Warren, and Bonnie Comley
by Walter McBride - Apr 16, 2019


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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Returns To The West End Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2018


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Photo Flash: Opening Night of PRIVATE PEACEFUL at the Greenhouse Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2018


From Michael Morpurgo, the celebrated author of the international hit War Horse, comes the critically acclaimed production, Private Peaceful. Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Morpurgo's award-winning book garnered rave reviews throughout its 2017 and 2018 tours across Ireland, including 5-star reviews from The Guardian, The Sunday Herald, and The Irish Mail. Starring Shane O'Regan, his moving story of Tommo Peaceful's life, from growing up in rural England to enlisting to fight in the first World War, comes to Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, IL, October 17 through November 11-the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.

Photo Flash: First Look at Pemberley Productions & Verdant Productions' PRIVATE PEACEFUL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018


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Critically Acclaimed Production PRIVATE PEACEFUL Comes To Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center During United States Debut
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2018


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The National Theatre's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Will Return To The West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2018


The National Theatre announces today that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Angels in America, Company) will return to the West End in November 2018 for a limited season. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time begins previews at the Piccadilly Theatre on 29 November, with an opening night on 11 December.

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by Julie Musbach - Jun 28, 2018


From Michael Morpurgo, the celebrated author of the international hit War Horse, comes the critically acclaimed production, Private Peaceful. Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Morpurgo's award-winning book garnered rave reviews throughout its 2017 and 2018 tours across Ireland, including 5-star reviews from The Guardian, The Sunday Herald, and The Irish Mail. Starring Shane O'Regan, his moving story of Tommo Peaceful's life, from growing up in rural England to enlisting to fight in the first World War, comes to Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, IL, October 17 through November 11-the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.

TV: Get an Exclusive Preview of NT Live's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Julie Musbach - Jun 11, 2018


Olivier and Tony award winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, directed by Olivier and Tony award winning director Marianne Elliot (Angels in America, War Horse) will be screened from June 12th. The production was captured live during its run at the National Theatre in 2012. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive preview clip in which Olivier award winner Luke Treadaway (Ordeal by Innocence, A Street Cat Named Bob) stars as Christopher - the fifteen year old teenager who discovers his neighbour's dead dog and decides to find the culprit. Check it out below!

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by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017


Casting is set for the Los Angeles engagement of the National Theatre production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" presented at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens is adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling novel and directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott ("War Horse"). "Curious Incident…" previews August 2, opens August 3 and continues through September 10, 2017.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to Arrive at the Ahmanson Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017


Presented by Center Theatre Group, The National Theatre production of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' will begin performances at the Ahmanson Theatre on August 2 with the opening set for August 3. The Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens is adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling novel and directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott ('War Horse'). Performances will continue through September 10, 2017.

Tickets for the Las Vegas Premiere of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Onsale 7/14
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2017


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced today that individual tickets for the Las Vegas premiere of the National Theatre production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME will go on sale July 14 at 7:00AM. Tickets are available by calling 702.749,2000, visiting the Box Office (hours 10AM - 6PM) or by visiting TheSmithCenter.com. The Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling novel and directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott (WAR HORSE and CURIOUS INCIDENT), will play The Smith Center Sept. 19 - 24 as part of a North American Tour.

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