Following His Dark Materials and Coram Boy, this new epic at the National Theatre is based on Michael Morpurgo's  novel, War Horse and adapted by Nick Stafford whose plays include The Snow Queen (Young Vic). 

20071006 At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Caught up in enemy fire, 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.

War Horse Platform Events
6pm (45 mins), £3.50/£2·50 unless stated

Handspring Puppet Company 25 October, Olivier
Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler of Handspring Puppet Company reveal the challenges of bringing Joey – War Horse’s eponymous character – to life. Captioned platform

Michael Morpurgo 26 October, Olivier
The former Children’s Laureate discusses his work and War Horse’s journey to the stage. Booksigning. Captioned platform

First World War Poetry 9 November, Olivier
To complement War Horse’s depiction of WWI, members of the company read some of the beautiful and moving poetry inspired by the conflict.

The Big Wall
The NT’s Big Wall (a large, touch-sensitive, interactive screen that uses advanced technology to take audiences into the world behind the production) will be devoted to content about War Horse from October.  The Big Wall has been made possible by the NT’s partnership with Accenture, sponsor of Innovation at the National Theatre, and is based on the Accenture Interactive Network technology.

Box Office
Open 9.30am  to 8pm  020 7452 3000,
Tickets:  £10 to £39.50 (under 18s £16.50)

Suitable for children aged 12 and over.