National Theatre at Home: War Horse

A sweeping, heartfelt theatrical experience with astonishing puppetry that makes you feel the bond between a boy and his horse.

Directed by

Katie Henry, Tom Morris

Genres

Drama, War

Starring

Anita Adam Gabay, Rianna Ash, Eloise Beaumont-Wood

Overview

At the outbreak of the First World War, young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Too young to enlist, Albert refuses to forget him, embarking on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of wartime France – determined to bring Joey home. Based on Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel, War Horse is a timeless story of love, courage and friendship, brought to life by astonishing life-sized horses from Handspring Puppet Company and a stirring musical score. Following a sell-out national tour, the Tony Award–winning global sensation returns to where it all began, nearly two decades after its debut at the National Theatre for this 2026 revival production.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, friendship, love, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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