About War Horse

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

War Horse Performance Dates & Times

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Important Information

Latecomers will not be admitted until 20 minutes into the first act.

Gallery

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Find out more about the venue for your show: Directions, Transport options and facilities.

Where is War Horse?

166 Drury Lane London WC2B 5PW
  • Nearest Bus stop: (High Holborn) 134, 242; (Kingsway) 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521, X68
  • Parking: Drury Lane, Parker Street (1min)
  • Nearest Night Bus: (High Holborn) 242, N68, N207; (Kingsway) 188, 243, N1, N91, N171
  • Nearest Tube: Piccadilly
  • Directions:

    (5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn left at Drury Lane and you’ll see the theatre 100 metres away on a corner.
  • Nearest Station: King's Cross St Pancras

Facilities

  • Air conditioned
  • Bar
  • Disabled toilets
  • Infrared hearing loop
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible