19 episodios
War Horse National Theatre
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War Horse is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo. The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse. Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets created by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company, take audiences on an unforgettable journey through history. This collection contains interviews, a backstage video diary from an original cast member, short documentaries and teaching resources.
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Horses in War
This film reflects on the history of horses in battle from 3000BC to the present day, including their role in the French Revolution and notably World War I, the setting for War Horse.
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War Horse - education pack (2012)
This pack documents the process of being War Horse to the stage and includes interviews with the cast as well as an overview of the creative process.
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War Horse - timeline
This timeline follows the role of horses in the First World War from August 1914 until November 1918.
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War Horse - lesson plan
This is a lesson plan that offers ideas for teaching the First World War. There are the lesson on key events, the use of horses and how the world of 1914 differs from the world of today. This can be used with the Horse Power map that can be found on the War Horse website and the National Theatre website.
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The Puppet Makers
In July 2012 the puppet makers from the Handspring Puppet Company, creators of the War Horse puppets, visited London to see the show for the first time.
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The Handspring Puppet Factory
See inside the workshop of the Handspring Puppet Company and discover how they make all the puppets for the show.