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"A Landmark Theater Event."
-Time Magazine
"If ever a piece of theatre worked magic then it must be War Horse."
-Evening Standard of London "An extraordinary piece of theatre... absolutely guaranteed to move the heart."
-Sunday-Express of London The National Theatre of Great Britain production of "War Horse" is the most anticipated drama to cross the Atlantic this season. Based on the much-loved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this magnificent piece of theatre will make its San Francisco premiere beginning in August 1, 2012. The National Theatre's epic WAR HORSE, currently playing at Lincoln Center Theater and in the London's West End, is now the recipient of six 2011 Tony® Awards, including Best Play. WAR HORSE received Tony® Awards 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 and a Special Tony Award for the acclaimed work of Handspring Puppet Company. Hailed by The New York Times as "theatrical magic," WAR HORSE is the powerful story of young Albert's beloved horse, Joey, who has been enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. In a tale the New York Daily News calls "spellbinding, by turns epic and intimate," Joey is caught in enemy crossfire and ends up serving both sides of the war before landing in no man's land. Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, told with the some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time. WAR HORSE, based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo and adapted by Nick Stafford, directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, and presented in association with Handspring Puppet Company, is filled with stirring music and songs. At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets which bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. Michael Morpurgo's novel has also inspired a new feature film, produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, currently in post-production. That film, also entitled War Horse, is slated for release this winter. WAR HORSE received its World Premiere in a limited engagement at the National's Olivier Theatre in 2007. The play returned to the National Theatre for a second run playing from in 2008-2009 before transferring to the West End's New London Theatre in Spring 2009 where it continues to play an open-ended run. WAR HORSE has been seen over 1 million people in the UK alone and is the winner of two Olivier Awards (for Set Design and Choreography).
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