War Horse continues to dazzle a decade after its first performance
Using puppetry and song, directors Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris achieve an epic theatrical transformation of Michael Morpurgo’s affecting story, which revolves around a young man, Albert (Scott Miller), and his horse, Joey
War Horse
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Rating:*****
Until April 27
War Horse begins with the opening of a book, a gesture to the origins of this touring National Theatre production, which is based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 novel. However, directors Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris offer the audience more than a traditional literary adaptation. Using puppetry and song, they achieve an epic theatrical transformation of Morpurgo’s affecting story, which revolves around a young ...
