About the Show

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.

War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness.

At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

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 journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home.

Cast

Rianna Ash Joey/Topthorn head
Alexander Ballinger Friedrich/Allan
Diany Bandza Emilie/Baby Joey
Ike Bennett David Taylor/Thomas Bone
Haydn Burke Billy Narracott/Heine/Klebb
Sophie Cartman Matron Callaghan
Jo Castleton Rose Narracott
Alexandra Donnachie Joey/Topthorn head
Felicity Donnelly Joey/Topthorn hind
Tom Gilbey Sergeant Fine
Thomas Goodridge Joey/Topthorn hind
Karl Haynes Ted Narracott
Robin Hayward Joey/Topthorn heart
Michael Larcombe Joey/Topthorn hind
Matthew Lawrence Joey/Topthorn head
Madeleine Leslay Paulette/Sarah Carter
Jack Lord Klausen
Damian Lynch Carter/Strauss
Lewis McBean Joey/Topthorn heart
Chris Milford Joey/Tophorn heart
Jordan Paris Baby Joey
Anne-Marie Piazza Nell Allan/Schnabel
Tea Poldervaart Joey/Topthorn head
Lucy Thorburn Jenny Bone/Annie Gilbert
Gareth Radcliffe Arthur Narracott/Sergeant Thunder
Daniel Rock Captain Stewart/Ludwig
Tom Sturgess Albert Narracott
Alistair So Vet Martin
Gun Suen Joey/Topthorn hind
Sally Swanson The Singer
Chris Williams Lieutenant Nicholls/Dr Schewyk
Rafe Young Joey/Topthorn heart

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