War Horse is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo. The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse. Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets created by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company, take audiences on an unforgettable journey through history. This collection contains interviews, a backstage video diary from an original cast member, short documentaries and teaching resources.
Latest episodes
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Horses in War
This film reflects on the history of horses in battle from 3000BC to the present day, including their role in the French Revolution and notably World War I, the setting for War Hor…
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War Horse - education pack (2012)
This pack documents the process of being War Horse to the stage and includes interviews with the cast as well as an overview of the creative process.
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War Horse - timeline
A timeline on the use of horse power during the First World War.
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War Horse - lesson plan
This is a lesson plan that for teaching the First World War with interesting facts, images and exercises.
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The Puppet Makers
In July 2012 the puppet makers from the Handspring Puppet Company, creators of the War Horse puppets, visited London to see the show for the first time.
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The Handspring Puppet Factory
See inside the workshop of the Handspring Puppet Company and discover how they make all the puppets for the show.
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Handspring Puppet Company platform event
Handspring Puppet Company demonstrate the horse puppets on the stage
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Short documentry about War Horse
Find out how the show was created
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War Horse: The first chapter of the book
Michael Morpurgo reads the first chapter of Warhorse
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Writing War Horse
Michael Morpurgo tells the story of how he came to write War Horse
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War Horse - pamphlet
Images, interviews and the creative process of the production
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War Horse video diary - episode 1
War Horse video diary - episode 1
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War Horse video diary - episode 2
War Horse video diary - episode 2
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War Horse video diary - episode 3
War Horse video diary - episode 3
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War Horse video diary - episode 4
War Horse video diary - episode 4
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War Horse video diary - episode 5
War Horse video diary - episode 5
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War Horse video diary - episode 6
War Horse video diary - episode 6
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Lining up the projectors on War Horse
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War Horse - scheme of work
Images, areas of exploration and suggested activities.