
At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Alberts beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France...
Hes soon caught up in enemy fire and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone and in no mans 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.
The National's epic is based on War Horse, the celebrated novel by the Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo . Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history.
Critics' choice
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Genius isn't too strong a word to describe this astonishing production.
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Daily Telegraph
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Be sure not to miss this stunning show.
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The Times
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War Horse proves a rare winner.
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Evening Standard
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