War Horse

National Theatre
  • 4.3 (11)
  • PERFORMING ARTS

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.

  1. 01/15/2015 · VIDEO

    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.

    7 min

  2. 11/16/2012

    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.

    9 sec

  3. 11/16/2012

    War Horse - timeline

    A timeline on the use of horse power during the First World War.

  4. 11/16/2012

    War Horse - lesson plan

    This is a lesson plan that for teaching the First World War with interesting facts, images and exercises.

    1 sec

  5. 07/25/2012 · VIDEO

    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.

    5 min

  6. 05/14/2012 · VIDEO

    The Handspring Puppet Factory

    See inside the workshop of the Handspring Puppet Company and discover how they make all the puppets for the show.

    10 min

  7. 10/17/2011 · VIDEO

    Handspring Puppet Company platform event

    Handspring Puppet Company demonstrate the horse puppets on the stage

    42 min

  8. 05/03/2011 · VIDEO

    Short documentry about War Horse

    Find out how the show was created

    10 min
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4.3
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    National Theatre
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2015
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    War Horse

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