As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...

War Horse will play for city audiences for two weeks between October 28 and November 8. War Horse tells the story of a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey, set against the backdrop of the First ...

While they may be a tad niche for some audiences, war movies are required viewing for those who want to learn more about the ...

The National Theatre has confirmed the cast for the remaining dates of the UK and Ireland tour of War Horse, which continues ...

The National Theatre has announced casting for the remaining tour dates of the UK and Ireland tour of War Horse. Plus check ...

War Horse tells the remarkable story of a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey, set against the backdrop of the First World War. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of ...

At the heart of this, of course, is Joey, the horse bought at market in rural Devon, and who becomes young Albert’s best friend before being sold off to the army and ending up on the frontline ...

Albert and his best friend Joey. First published in 1982 and based on real-life experiences, the story tells the tale of Joey, a faithful, hard working land horse who is sold to the British Army ...

War Horse: Tom Sturgess as Albert Narracott, who forms a bond with Joey, the horse, that sustains them both through the violence of battle. Photograph: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg ...

Albert, played passionately by Tom Sturgess, builds up such a rapport with young Joey achieving what to many seems impossible so when his father sells the horse to the army Albert is heartbroken ...

Tom Sturgess shines as Albert, transforming from naive boy to passionately determined young man with seamless ease. The bleak background of the story, however, does not mean the show lacks humour.