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Des Moines Performing Arts, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

War Horse

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Closed December 16, 2012

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War Horse is on tour and hits the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA, Closed December 16, 2012

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 find him and bring him home.

The National's new epic is based on the celebrated novel by the British Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo. Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history.

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Dates

Opening night: 11 December 2012

Audience

War Horse is suitable for 10 year olds and above.

Run time

2 hours and 40 minutes including a 15 minute interval.

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Creative

Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo

Adapted by Nick Stafford

In association with Handspring Puppet Company

Directors - Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

Designer/Drawings - Rae Smith

Puppet Direction - Puppet Design & Fabrication, Handspring Puppet Company

Lighting Designer - Paule Constable

Director of Movement - Toby Sedgwick

Video Design - Leo Warner and Mark Grimmer

Music - Adrian Sutton

Songmaker - John Tams

Sound Designer - Christopher Shutt

Awards

London Production of War Horse



OLIVIER 2010 Nominations

Audience Award


OLIVIER AWARDS 2008

Best Theatre Choreographer (Toby Sedgwick)

Best Set Design (Rae Smith and Handspring Puppet Company at the National Theatre Olivier)


Nominations

Best Play

Best Director

Best lighting design

Best sound design

What you thought

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