‘Genius isn’t too strong a word to describe this astonishing production.’
Daily Telegraph‘Be sure not to miss this stunning show.’
The Times‘A uniquely moving spectacle.’
Daily Mail‘I wept like a baby through War Horse at the National, and again all through this transfer.’
Sunday Times‘The most moving and spectacular play in London.’
Sunday Express‘If ever a piece of theatre worked magic then it must be War Horse.’
Evening Standard‘War Horse has galloped from the Olivier to the welcoming expanses of the New London Theatre. It’s a perfect fit. Brilliantly inventive.’
Independent‘Theatrical magic... puppetry that has to be seen to be believed.’
Metro
‘So exhilarating that it makes you rejoice to be alive. Sweeping drama of extraordinary power... Its sheer skill and invention are simply awe-inspiring.’
The Times‘One of the most powerfully moving and imaginative productions of the year, whatever age you happen to be.’
Daily Telegraph‘An extraordinary piece of theatre... guaranteed to move the heart.’
Sunday Express‘War Horse only confirms the National’s extraordinary knack of turning children’s literature into the finest drama. Stunning.’
Sunday Times‘A remarkable achievement... an astonishing piece of theatre.’
Time Out'Pure animal magic'
Daily Mail‘Even Equus pales in comparison with the dazzling puppet design.’
Guardian‘Staged with thrilling flair... uncannily beautiful equine puppets created by the South African company, Handspring. A superlative sense of emotional depth.’
Independent‘A triumph of theatricality... a heart-stopping staging of Michael Morpurgo’s First World War story. One of the National’s biggest ever hits.’
Observer‘Electrifying... Superlative puppets bring Joey and other animals to life in ways that are often extremely moving. A family show that’s going to be hard to beat.’
Metro‘The production achieves an epic scope and scale... Thrilling. It will achieve a rapt hold on audiences.’
Evening Standard‘A marvellous piece of theatre, often desolate, often terrible, often moving and finally uplifting. By the end everyone around me, young and old, was hunting for a handkerchief.’
Financial Times
New York Times‘Captivating! Nothing can replicate the specific thrill of watching Joey take on substance and soul before our eyes’