THE ground-breaking production of War Horse comes to the south coast in 2014 as part of a ten month, nine-venue tour of the UK and Ireland. The show comes to the Mayflower Theatre from February 19 to March 15, 2014.
Seen by more than 2.4 million people worldwide since its premiere in 2007, War Horse is the powerful story of a young boy called Albert and his beloved horse, Joey, who has been requisitioned to fight for the English in the First World War.
Caught in enemy crossfire, Joey ends up serving on both sides during the war before landing in no man’s land, while Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home.
A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, War Horse features ground-breaking puppetry work which brings breathing and galloping horses to life on stage.
National Theatre producer Chris Harper said: “We are delighted that our production of War Horse will soon be touring the UK and Ireland and we are particularly thrilled that the tour opens in Devon, where the play is set. After London, New York, a US tour and Australia, War Horse comes home.”
The film of War Horse directed by Steven Spielberg was nominated for six Academy Awards last year.
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