War Horse West End Original Cast
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. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
Joey as a Foal
(Heart)
Matthew Burgess, a 2021 graduate of Christopher Newport University with a B.A. in Theatre, has an impressive stage management portfolio including work on productions such as Disney’s Newsies and Sweeney Todd, and was part of the Ferguson Center’s New Musicals Lab for shows like True North: A Magical New Holiday Musical. more...
Finn Caldwell, co-artistic director of Gyre & Gimble, showcased his extensive puppetry expertise in the acclaimed production of War Horse, where he contributed as a performer, enhancing the show's international success with his innovative designs and direction. more...
Kit Harington, who made his professional acting debut as Albert Narracott in the critically acclaimed West End play War Horse at the National Theatre in 2009, later gained international fame for his role as Jon Snow in HBO's Game of Thrones. more...
Bettrys Jones, known for her roles in Cyrano (2021), Little Bird (2017), and Wise Children (2019), brought her remarkable talent to the stage in War Horse. more...
Joey as a Foal
Dr. Wilhelm Schweyk
Soldat Schmidt
See awards and nominations on the War Horse page
Other productions of War Horse
- 2011 Broadway — Lincoln Center Broadway Production · Cast
- 2012 US Tour — US National Tour · Cast
- 2019 West End — West End Return Production · Cast
- 2026 West End — · Cast
Production Team
Fifty-Nine Productions, Ltd. Videographer
Paule Constable Lighting Designer
Marianne Elliott Director
Mark Grimmer Videographer
Basil Jones Puppetry Director
Puppet Designer
Adrian Kohler Puppetry Director
Puppet Designer
Martin Lowe Musical Director
Tom Morris Director
Toby Sedgwick Choreographer
(Horse Choreography)
(Horse Choreography)
Choreographer
(Movement)
(Movement)
Christopher Shutt Sound Designer
Rae Smith Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Adrian Sutton Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
John Tams Composer
(Songs)
(Songs)
Leo Warner Videographer
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