Behind the scenes at War Horse | Dressing Room Confessions

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Since it was first performed at the National Theatre in 2007, 'War Horse' has become a national stage treasure. Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel, the adapted stage play captures the story's emotive themes, as well as utilising groundbreaking puppetry techniques. Time Out saddles up for a behind-the-scenes tour with Luke Jerdy, who plays plucky Devonshire lad Albert, for a closer look at the costumes and to meet Curtis Jordan, Owain Gwynn and Ivan Thorley who play the 'head', 'heart' and 'hind' of the play's equine protagonist, Joey.
Camerawork and editing by Vin Shahrestani
Planning and direction by Oliver Robinson

[@RumbleDelta]

Jesus, that whinny sounded so real! :O

[@PhillipWRiley]

Ah..
the few people on the west end who can say "I played a horse's arse." with pride...

[@lizmacdonald2063]

its so unbelievably beautiful live

[@DianeBanks1]

really incredible - so creative!! i love what the team from circus 1903 said about the elephants - "they don't have to look like an elephant, they have to FEEL like one," and this horse, for sure feels like one. ;)

[@jessicabauer9225]

That sounds soooo real !!! It’s incredible

[@slimblu1]

I wonder and hope the puppeteers received the appropriate accolades for their performances... A masterclass.xx

[@BeTh-kx9xj]

How the hell do they make them noises

[@emiliovazquez5524]

When I watched that movie it made me cry

[@gabby33384]

In the original book that the play and film are based on, Joey is described as being a Thoroughbred/Irish Draft cross. I'd say he's supposed to stand around 15.2-16hh, with Topthorn being about 16.2-17hh (Joey in the book describes him as being half a hand or more taller than him). Therefore the Thoroughbred cast in the film was more suited to Joey than a Clydesdale. The puppet's build shows him to be more thoroughbredy also.

[@colchestermilitarytourname2453]

Love this behind the scenes look at Joey from War Horse

[@MsLisacunningham]

AMAZING!! I love Joey

[@lunapearce9472]

i wanna ride that thing :)

[@muskman7870]

Amazing. Like to see the show!

[@theworldthroughmylenses5597]

this is amazing!😍

[@Nicole39859057]

it looks amazing!

[@Ilovecrystals922]

I caught myself saying: aww he is the best little horse” and he is not even real

[@ilovesyd00]

Guys they don't use real horses because it's abuse but in the movie they go to stop parts so they can do a dangerous act. Hope you know what it means!

[@simoneraoult8699]

Wonderful

[@gigrobots]

i brividi!!

[@lotusninja6833]

It looks pretty painful to ride it