Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
‘Retains all of its emotional force & its intoxicating theatrical flair’: WAR HORSE – National Theatre
If there is a good argument for remembrance, and there is an equally good one for forgetting, what you can never forget is the War Horse experience.
‘Bursting with humanity & warmth’: WAR HORSE – Touring ★★★★★
Writer Michael Morpurgo calls his magnum opus, War Horse, an anthem for peace. Certainly, a play’s influence has never been so persuasive after sitting, enthralled at Milton Keynes Theatre, my heart in my mouth as I watched a cavalry charge into enemy guns.
‘A fitting tribute to bravery & sacrifice’: WAR HORSE – Touring New Victoria Theatre ★★★★★
The National Theatre production based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved book is stunningly beautiful to watch.
‘Certainly lives up to all the hype‘: WAR HORSE – Touring ★★★★★
The National Theatre’s War Horse certainly lives up to all of the hype. I’m a hardened theatre critic, aren’t I? However, like most of the inspired audience, I was brought to my feet, and to tears, by this magnificent production.
‘If you have not yet seen it, that should be put right as soon as possible’: WAR HORSE – Touring ★★★★★
The touring production of War Horse at the Festival Theatre is involving, emotional, visually spectacular and every bit as good as you have probably heard.
‘An enduring story of humanity & friendship’: WAR HORSE – Touring ★★★★★
Complex, intense and disturbing yet gentle and moving in equal measure. I would recommend this wonderful production to theatre goers of all ages. An enduring story of humanity and friendship and a timely reminder of the futility of war and the sacrifices made by those that have gone before us.