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National Theatre at Home: War Horse

Synopsis

At the outbreak of the First World War, young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Too young to enlist, Albert refuses to forget him, embarking on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of wartime France – determined to bring Joey home. Based on Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel, War Horse is a timeless story of love, courage and friendship, brought to life by astonishing life-sized horses from Handspring Puppet Company and a stirring musical score. Following a sell-out national tour, the Tony Award–winning global sensation returns to where it all began, nearly two decades after its debut at the National Theatre for this 2026 revival production.

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War Horse | Official Trailer | National TheatreOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-17

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tom Morris, Katie Henry
Screenplay & Story
Michael Morpurgo, Nick Stafford
Original Score
Adrian Sutton
Original Title
National Theatre at Home: War Horse
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tom Morris, Katie Henry

Screenplay & Story

Michael Morpurgo, Nick Stafford

Original Score & Music

Adrian Sutton

Department Leadership Roster

Tom Morris

Director

Katie Henry

Director

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What is National Theatre at Home: War Horse about?

At the outbreak of the First World War, young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Too young to enlist, Albert refuses to forget him, embarking on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of wartime France – determined to bring Joey home. Based on Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel, War Horse is a timeless story of love, courage and friendship, brought to life by astonishing life-sized horses from Handspring Puppet Company and a stirring musical score. Following a sell-out national tour, the Tony Award–winning global sensation returns to where it all began, nearly two decades after its debut at the National Theatre for this 2026 revival production.

Who directed National Theatre at Home: War Horse?

National Theatre at Home: War Horse was directed by Tom Morris, Katie Henry.

Who stars in National Theatre at Home: War Horse?

The principal cast of National Theatre at Home: War Horse includes Anita Adam Gabay, Rianna Ash, Eloise Beaumont-Wood, Ike Bennett, Jo Castleton.

When was National Theatre at Home: War Horse released and how long is it?

National Theatre at Home: War Horse was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre at Home: War Horse?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre at Home: War Horse was composed by Adrian Sutton.