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Following eight record-breaking years in London’s West End and having played in 11 countries around the world to over seven million people, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this October.

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses thrillingly to life on stage.

War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical event which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.

Photos by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg.

Price

Prices and discounts subject to change

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including one interval.

Age guidance

10+ - under 5's not admitted.

Potentially restricted view – Stalls Rows A/B due to height of the stage

Boxes for this production are on sale. Please contact us on 0844 338 5000 to book (calls cost 4.5p per min plus access charge).

Performances

Performances

Discounts & Concessions

CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome. For further queries on the information below please contact Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000.

FRIENDS

£5 off A+/A, £6 off B – C Mon – Thu 7.30pm and Wed 2pm (limited availability)

GROUPS

Mon – Thu perfs
Price Bands A – D (limited availability)
Groups 10+ Save £3 per ticket
Groups 20+ Save £4 per ticket
Groups 35+ Save £5 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket

Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0844 338 7000 or email groupsales@birminghamhippodrome.com for more information and to book now!
CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings

SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS

Mon & Tue 7.30pm, Wed 2pm
Parties of 10 or more pay £20 (Price Bands C-E) plus 1 teacher goes FREE for every 10 tickets purchased (limited availability)

Call the Schools Hotline on 0844 338 7000 for more information and to book now
CLICK HERE for further information on School Bookings

FIRST NIGHT 16-24 YEAR OLD’S MEMBERSHIP

£5 off Mon – Thu perfs, price bands C-D (limited availability)

CONCESSIONS FOR UNDER 16s, STUDENTS, OVER 60s, CLAIMANTS and PASSPORT TO LEISURE

Mon– Thu perfs
SAVE £3 off each ticket, price bands A-C (limited availability)

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.
CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

Food & Drink

Seasonal menus

Browse through a programme and enjoy attentive service and superb, seasonal food a few steps from your seats in our AA Rosette awarded restaurant.

The Proscenium Lounge

Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience with a Diamond or Champagne package in our luxurious lounge.

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open before the show and during the interval for hot and cold drinks, snacks or a quick and tasty bite to eat.

The Bars

You’ll receive a warm welcome at our Foyer Bars, conveniently positioned for both Stalls and Circle levels.

Accessible Performances

We strive to provide access for all

For dates of audio-described, captioned or British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances, please see below. These vary from show to show. It is always best to book through our Access phone line 0121 689 1060 when booking assisted performances.

  • Captioned: Wed 24 Oct 2018, 7.30pm
  • BSL Interpreted: Thu 25 Oct 2018, 7.30pm
  • Audio Described: Sat 27 Oct 2018, 2.30pm
  • Touch Tour: Sat 27 Oct 2018 at 12:30pm. Touch Tours give visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, props and costumes. Tours must be booked in advance through Ticket Sales.

Concessions for patrons with disabilities

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.
Limited availability.

CLICK HERE for more information on our Accessible Performances

Post-Show Talks

FREE Post-Show Talk – Thu 25 Oct

Stay in your seats after the production to find out more from members of the Company.

"An entertainment phenomenon"

Daily Telegraph

"An astonishing piece of theatre."

Time Out

"The theatre event of the decade."

Sunday Times

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