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Two puppets as part of the production of War Horse. Two structures of horses lift up on their hind legs, controlled by six puppeteers below.

Theatre: War Horse at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

30 Jan - 1 Feb 2025 (Past)

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin



The acclaimed National Theatre production of War Horse comes to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in January 2025.

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

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 journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home.

Access Performances

ISL Interpreted Performance Thursday 30 January at 7:30pm
Audio Described & Touch Tour Performance Saturday 01 February at 2:30pm
Captioned Performance Saturday 01 February at 2:30pm

For more information on Bord Gáis and to book tickets, visit bordgaisenergytheatre.ie
For groups and access bookings call +353 (0) 1 677 7770 or email groups@bgetheatre.ie

Please note this production may contain strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke, and haze.


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