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Описание: AD| One of the most beautiful and poignant theatre shows I have ever seen, War Horse ‪@warhorseonstage‬ from ‪@NationalTheatre‬ is back ‪@walesmillenniumcentre‬ until Saturday 25 October.
 
Based on Michael Morpugo’s best-selling book, War Horse is a theatrical phenomenon, having been watched by 8.3 million people worldwide so far and with more than 25 major awards.
 
I first saw it back in 2018 and was just as blown away at last night’s press performance as I was then.
 
⭐ Full review on cardiffmummysays.com
 
Set in the First World War, War Horse is the tale of Joey, beloved horse of young Albert (Tom Sturgess), who has reared him from playful foal to sturdy farm animal. When his drunken father sells Joey to the army, a devastated Albert runs away to enlist in the hope of finding his friend.
 
The production doesn’t shy away from the atrocities of war – we see soldiers and horses dying on the battlefield, gun fire and more. But we also see the humanity – Albert’s determination, his banter with fellow soldier David (Ike Bennett), and even the desperation of German officer Friedrich (Alexander Ballinger), and risking his life to avoid more fighting.
 
The storyline is emotional enough, but the staging, lighting and sound work together to create a highly charged atmosphere, with pencil drawings, both animated and still, projected onto a giant torn strip of paper, and tender folk melodies sung live throughout.
 
And, of course, there is the puppetry which made the show famous. Joey and his military companion Topthorn are life-size and move so realistically, you almost forget they’re not real.
 
The age guidance is 10+. At 2h 35 including interval, it’s a long show, brutal and emotional at times, meaning younger more sensitive children may find it overwhelming. My 14 year old loved it.
 
That said, this is storytelling at its finest, and you’ll be thinking about it for days.
 
Even if you do leave the theatre wondering why you’re crying about a puppet!
 
🐎 War Horse
📍 Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
📅 Until 25 October 2025.
🎟️ From £18, limited availability
🧒 Age guidance 10+, no under 2s
💻 wmc.org.uk
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