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Equines transcend the humans in ‘War Horse’

It’s all about the horse, of course.In “War Horse,” the National Theatre of Great Britain’s popular drama, an English village teenager, Albert, is parted from his beloved equine, Joey, who’s been sold to the army and shipped off to France during World War I.Albert, pining away, is too young to enlist, but in despair manages to do so anyway, seeking Joey. Read More

Michael Morpurgo’s 'War Horse' comes alive on stage at Curran Theatre

“War Horse,” the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play riding into the Curran Theatre on Thursday, showcases the genius of Handspring Puppet Company.Going strong for more than three decades, the South African-based enterprise that created the show’s equine protagonist is known for bringing seemingly inanimate objects to life with a surreal grace. Read More
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