War Horse put out to grass.
Joey, the life-sized horse puppet used in War Horse the show in London has been donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The incredibly realistic puppet is operated in the show at the New London theatre by three puppeteers and mannequins will be used in the display at the V and A museum, famous for exhibitions celebrating the best of design and fashion. The puppets were created by the Handspring Puppet Company from Cape Town, and were first used in the War Horse production at the Royal National theatre prior to the play’s transfer to the New London theatre. The puppet donated is the original Joey used at the New London theatre, its predecessor having collapsed, as they were not built to last.
War Horse at the New London theatre
War Horse is the heart rending and spectacular play based on the fantastic book by Michael Morpurgo about the extraordinary bond between a young boy and his horse and the journey they go through during the First World War.
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 amazing journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone and in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. Take your tissues and prepared to be enthralled on an unforgettable journey through history that will tug on your heart strings.
Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets transform the stage and the artistry is such that you forget you are watching puppets their movement is so lifelike, this award winning show is truly one of the best shows you will ever see.
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