War Horse

Synopsis

I want you to do yourself proud, Joey. You go and drive those Germans back where they've come from, and then come home to me. 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. Do I look like I know the latest on every effing ?orse in the war? Do I look like an effing equine expert or even an effing equestrian enthusiast? Your squadron no longer exists. That's all I know, Private. Suitable for 12yrs+

Latest User Review

rds - 1 January 2009:

A terrific theatrical experience and, unusally for me, a show I have seen again for a third time! Now that it's transferring to The New London theatre I feel less guilty for having twice deprived someone else the chance of seeing this extraordinary sell-out show. Well done to the NT for staging such a stunning production of Michael Morpurgo's very moving story....

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