War Horse Play Extended
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011War Horse has extended its booking period. You can now buy tickets until 16 Feb 2013! at the New London Theatre.
War Horse was originally at the Olivier NT from 9th October 2007 to 14th February 2008. It returned to the Olivier NT on 10th September 2008 to 18th March 2009 before its transfer to the West End’s New London Theatre, opening 3rd April 2009, following previews from 28th March 2009 – and is now currently taking bookings to 16th February 2013!
War Horse is based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, and adapted by Nick Stafford. The show has received fantastic reviews: “One of the most powerfully moving and imaginative productions of the year, whatever age you happen to be” (Daily Telegraph); “confirms the National’s extraordinary knack of turning children’s literature into the finest drama. Stunning.” (Sunday Times); “it makes you rejoice to be alive” (The Times); . The story begins at the outbreak of World War One. Young Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He is soon 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 can’t forget Joey and still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home