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New London Theatre

Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW

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War Horse

Booking to 12 February 2011

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The award-winning smash hit War Horse is now playing at the New London Theatre.

'***** Genius isn't too strong a word to describe this astonishing production.' - Daily Telegraph

'***** Be sure not to miss this stunning show.' The Times

War Horse is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo.

The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse.

Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company, take audiences on an unforgettable journey through history.

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.

But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

Actors, working with astonishing, life-sized puppets, lead us on this emotionally-charged journey through history.

Winner of Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle Awards.

Production photos by Simon Annand.
 

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Theatre history

The New London Theatre is a theatre located on the corners of Drury Lane and Parker Street in the Covent Garden area of London.

Designed by Paul Tvrtkovic, it officially opened on January 2, 1973 with a production of The Unknown Soldier and His Wife starring Peter Ustinov. Between 1981 and 2002 it was home to the musical Cats, during which time it became the longest running musical in West End history.

Between 2003 and 2005 the theatre hosted Bill Kenwright''s revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber''s musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This closed after a two and a half year run on 2 September 2005. Currently, the venues is playing host to the London transfer of off-Broadway''s hit production - the Blue Man Group.

Principal Productions
Cats (May 11, 1981 - May 11, 2002)
Umoja (September 6, 2002 - February 8, 2003)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (March 3, 2003 - 2 September 2005)
The Blue Man Group (November 10 2005 - ?)

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Location and Seating Plan

New London Theatre
Drury Lane
London
WC2B 5PW

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