NT Live: War Horse

OCT 17, 1PM

Now seen by more than 8 million people around the world, War Horse is a powerfully moving and imaginative stage drama, a show of phenomenal inventiveness, filled with stirring music and songs.

At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses thrillingly to life on stage. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford.

Runtime: 2 hours, 45 minutes (includes 1 intermission)
Rating: PG

War Horse West End cast by Brinkhoff & Mögenburg
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The best of British theatre.

On a cinema screen near you.

National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinema screens all over the UK and beyond, from Tokyo to San Francisco.

With state-of-the-art filming techniques, tailored to every play, we bring you each performance as it happens, in all its glory. From close-ups that capture every flicker of emotion, to sweeping wide shots of the stage.

Whether you come along to the live broadcast, or catch one of many replays, you’ll have the best seats in the house.

And you’ll be part of something much bigger. There’ll be thousands of others all around the world watching along with you. Sharing every gasp, every laugh, every dramatic moment.

“Captivating! Nothing can replicate the specific thrill of watching Joey take on substance and soul before our eyes.” — New York Times

“A remarkable achievement… an astonishing piece of theatre.” — Time Out

“Genius isn’t too strong a word to describe this astonishing production.” — Daily Telegraph

This is an in-person screening! We can’t wait to see you back in the theatre. As we ease back into reentry, we ask that you keep a few things in mind:

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • All tickets must be purchased in advance. No cash. No walk-up sales will be provided.
  • The parking lot and lobby will open 1 hour prior to curtain. We recommend that you consider arriving early and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants nearby.

AT THE THEATRE

  • All audience members will be required to show proof of vaccination and photo ID.
  • Masks Face coverings are still required for all staff and audience members.
  • All screenings will be socially distanced with only 50% capacity.

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