War Horse at Lyric Theatre, QPAC

The National Theatre of Great Britain's smash hit production WAR HORSE is coming to Brisbane.

WAR HORSE tells the story of Joey, the beloved horse of a boy called Albert, who is sold to the cavalry at the outbreak of World War I 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. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets, created by South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life on the stage.

'The horses in the show are truly magnificent creations...Astonishingly lifelike.' Sunday Express, UK
'One of the most powerfully moving and imaginative productions.' Daily Telegraph, UK

Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo | Adapted by Nick Stafford | In association with Handspring Puppet Company

Authors

• Michael Morpurgo
• Nick Stafford