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 created by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company, take audiences on an unforgettable journey through history. This collection contains interviews, a backstage video diary from an original cast member, short documentaries and teaching resources.
This film reflects on the history of horses in battle from 3000BC to the present day, including their role in the French Revolution and notably World War I, the setting for War Horse.
This pack documents the process of being War Horse to the stage and includes interviews with the cast as well as an overview of the creative process.
A timeline on the use of horse power during the First World War.
This is a lesson plan that for teaching the First World War with interesting facts, images and exercises.
In July 2012 the puppet makers from the Handspring Puppet Company, creators of the War Horse puppets, visited London to see the show for the first time.
See inside the workshop of the Handspring Puppet Company and discover how they make all the puppets for the show.
Handspring Puppet Company demonstrate the horse puppets on the stage
Michael Morpurgo reads the first chapter of Warhorse
Michael Morpurgo tells the story of how he came to write War Horse
Images, interviews and the creative process of the production
Images, areas of exploration and suggested activities.
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