Photo Coverage: WAR HORSE Opens in Toronto - All the Red Carpet Action!
By: Kelly Cameron Feb. 29, 2012
Last night King St West was abuzz with celebrities, theatre goers, politicians and real live horses as The Princess of Wales rolled out the red carpet for the opening of Mirvish's Canadian production of War Horse. Spotlights shone above the gorgeous marquee as guests arrived for what was arguably the most anticipated theatrical event of the season. Stars of Canadian theatre, film and television came out in support of the production, as well as the creative team from the UK and the men from the Handspring Puppet Company who were responsible for bringing the horses to life on stage.
Also on hand were Lieutenant Govenor of Ontario His Honour David C. Onley (who presented David Mirvish with a Diamond Jubilee medal), Toronto Police Chief William Blair and President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Guelph Alastair Summerlee. The surprise guests of the evening were the horses themselves, as Eddy, Dundas, Trooper and Major from the Toronto Police Mounted Unit joined with Trooper and Mirage from the Governor General's Horse Guard and regally lined the red carpet.
The production itself was met with an instant and explosive standing ovation, as the teary eyed audience leapt to their feet to show their support for the magical show. War Horse Toronto features an all-Canadian cast and crew, and the appreciation and patriotism in the air was a highlight of the evening.
At the post-show party friends and family joined together with the enthusiastic cast to celebrate a successful opening, dining on sumptuous food and dancing the night away. BWW was thrilled to be on hand to capture photos of the special night.
When and Where?
War Horse
The Princess of Wales Theatre
Seats on Sale until September 30th 2012
Performance Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30PM
Wednesday and Sunday at 1:30PM
Tickets range from $45 to $175 and can be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 416-872-1212 or online at www.mirvish.com
Pictures by Racheal McCaig Photography
The Toronto Mounted Police
David Mirvish on the Red Carpet
The Governor General's Horse Guard
David Mirvish with the Toronto Mounted Police
Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler of the Handspring Puppet Company
Yannick Bisson and Chantal Craig
Tricia Helfer
Molly Johnson and sons
Caden Douglas, Bryan Hindle and Brad Cook
Melanie Doane
Alex Furber
Topthorn takes his bow
Patrick Galligan
The all Canadian Cast of War Horse at Curtain Call
The all Canadian Cast of War Horse at Curtain Call
David Mirvish sporting his Diamond Jubilee Medal
The all Canadian Cast of War Horse
The all Canadian Cast of War Horse
The all Canadian Cast of War Horse
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