War Horse Theatre Break

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 odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land.

Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

The National's epic is based on War Horse, the celebrated novel by the Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo . Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history.

Winner of five Tony Awards 2011 for: - Best Play - Best Direction of a Play - Best Scenic Design of a Play - Best Lighting Design of a Play - Best Sound Design of a Play Suitable for 10 years + Please Note: Latecomers will not be admitted until 20 minutes into the first act.

War Horse Theatre breaks by train ... Make it easy on yourself and take a theatre break by train. Our train prices are very competitive so after you have picked the hotel for your theatre break, click on the "Add a rail journey" link in the "Optional Extras" section. You will be speeding your way to War Horse before you know it and you'll avoid the congestion charges too! (Train journeys are supplied by a number of different operators).