War Horse UK Tour
War Horse – the incredible world-wide theatrical experience is touring the UK in 2024.
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INTERVIEW: Michael Morpurgo on Private Peaceful
How a ripped enveloped turned into a story of love and loss, rivalry and redemption…Michael Morpurgo talks Private Peaceful
Rehearsals begin for War Horse UK Tour 2017-19
Rehearsals began this week for the War Horse UK Tour. The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production opens on the 15 September 2017 at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and will tour until 2019. So large is the company of War Horse that a special 470 square metre rehearsal space has been custom built to accomodate the 34 cast and enormouse crew of the show. Making up the cast of War Horse are Thomas Dennis who is fresh from playing Christopher Boone in the National Theatre’s West End production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in the central role of Albert Narracott with fellow Curious cast member Jo Castleton as his mother Rose Narracott. Celebrated folk musician, Bob Fox, returns as Song Man. They are joined by: Marcus Adolphy (Carter), Adam Barlow (Greig/Schweyk/Sergeant Fine), Peter Becker (Friedrich), Joelle Brabban (Emilie), Lucas Button (Joey Hind), Jasper William Cartwright … Read more
CRITICS CHOICE: Top 10 Long Running Shows in London – October 2015
What long running show should you see first in London? We have compiled this list to save you the trouble of working it out! It’s just our view – and everyone has one – based on our Reviewers’ thoughts. We will update the list regularly so that cast changes can factor into the mix. Only Plays and Musicals which have been running for more than three years are included in this is list. These are our Top 10 Long Running Shows in London. So go see them! Join our mailing list to get special offers on this and many other great shows. 1. Wicked Wicked is tremendous shape and the current cast gives it full value. If you have never seen it or if you have seen it, now is the time to go again – you too could be changed for the better. We went back to Wicked this … Read more
Critic’s Choice: Top 10 Long Running Shows 31 July 2015
What long running show should you see first in London? We have compiled this list to save you the trouble of working it out! It’s just our view – and everyone has one – based on our Reviewers’ thoughts. We will update the list regularly so that cast changes can factor into the mix. Only Plays and Musicals which have been running for more than three years are included in this is list. So go see them! 1. Wicked Wicked is tremendous shape and the current cast gives it full value. If you have never seen it or if you have seen it, now is the time to go again – you too could be changed for the better. READ OUR REVIEW | BOOK TICKETS 2. Les Miserables If you have never seen Les Miserables, this is a good year to see it; if you have seen it, this cast … Read more
Summer Sale – Save £££ On Great West End Shows
BritishTheatre.com is please to bring you our 2015 Summer Sale. From now until the end of July you’ll be able to make some great saving on top West End plays and musicals. Shows currently included in the sale include 1984 (Save over 60%), The 39 Steps (Save up to 40%), Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (Save over 20%), Dear Lupin (Save up to 25%), Hay Fever (Save over 30%), The Phantom Of The Opera (Save over 40%), War Horse (Save up to 31%), and many more. Keep checking back as more shows will be added. This is a great opportunity to see some amazing theatre at incredible prices. Don’t miss out! FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THE SALE VISIT OUR SUMMER SALE OFFER PAGE
The 10 Best Long Running Shows In The West End
What long running show should you see first in London? We have compiled this list to save you the trouble of working it out! It’s just our view – and everyone has one – based on our Reviewers’ thoughts. We will update the list regularly so that cast changes can factor into the mix. Only Plays and Musicals which have been running for more than three years are included in this is list. So go see them! 1. Wicked Wicked is the prequel to The Wizard Of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grew to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Wicked has become a phenomenon not only … Read more
Joey And Michael Morpurgo Walk Amongst The Poppies
On Sunday 19th October, best-selling author Michael Morpurgo was joined by Joey, the life-size horse puppet and star of the National Theatre’s production of War Horse visiting the poppies installation Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red at the Tower of London. Joey walked amongst the poppies and Michael Morpurgo planted a poppy and then returned to read the Roll of Honour. The installation at the Tower of London, marks one hundred years since the first full day of Britain’s involvement in the First World War. Created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies will progressively fill the Tower’s famous moat over the summer. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the war. Each of the poppies is available to buy online for £25 (+p&p) with 10% of profits and all net proceeds being donated to six service charities. War Horse … Read more
