At 08:34:43 on 04.11.10, Flicka wrote:
About a year ago I went to see War Horse which is absolutely brilliant and I can't recommend it enough-the puppets are just amazing and they have nailed the movements of a horse so well, right down to the breathing, that they really come to life. It's the story of a horse called Joey who is sent to France during WW1 and shows the nightmare that horses and soldiers faced. Take a good supply of hankies if you go! Anyway Joey was taken to Hyde Park to meet the Household Cavalry-check out the report and photos-I love the one where Joey meets Elisabeth :) http://tinyurl.com/26fkqxg
At 14:35:47 on 04.11.10, dixierider wrote:
Just watched a bunch of clips on YouTube. All I can say is AMAZING!!!
At 14:45:33 on 04.11.10, Flicka wrote:
It's transferring to Broadway in New York, March 2011-I know it's a bit of a hike for you but I can't recommend it enough. I know Spielberg is making a film of it but you can't beat seeing the play. The puppets have to be experienced-to call them puppets at all doesn't do them justice. There are some scenes that really get you in the guts which is what great theatre is all about.
At 21:21:50 on 04.11.10, ToriSilverson wrote:
wow their movements are sooo realistic!
At 21:27:57 on 05.11.10, Em28 wrote:
I must go and see this, I cant believe I still havent! The puppets do look amazing.
At 00:14:37 on 06.11.10, LadyJennivieve wrote:
This was giving me shivers!
At 09:10:50 on 20.02.11, Em28 wrote:
That is such an inspiring article, it is wonderful he wrote the story and was compelled to after a chance meeting. I certainly believe there are certain people that cross our paths in life for a reason. It is such a tribute to the millions of horses that lost their lives due to War and the story will live on for generations to come, keeping the memories alive. It also provides a great insight into War, the tragedy and the comfort the soldiers got in confiding their fears to their horses. This story was meant to be and now with Steven Spielberg creating it as a film it will be accessible to a Worldwide audience. I take my hat off to you Michael Morpurgo and especially have gratitude and respect to the millions of horses and soldiers that lost their lives at War. Thanks for posting the article Flicka (I am a big fan, incase you can't tell lol!), saw the production earlier this week and it was everything I thought it would be and much more!!
At 13:30:36 on 20.02.11, picsnicky wrote:
All I can add to Em's posting is 'Ditto'... I can't agree more! I did as you said Flicka - made a cup of coffee and immersed myself in the article for 10 mins :) I have to say I was saddened by the comment 'The chair of the judges told me that children didn't like history.'when the book was shortlisted for, but didn't win the Whitbread Prize. If there is any way to catch the imagination and interest of children to history it is through writing such as Michael Morpurgo. I loved the book, was blown away by the theatre production and am hoping that Steven Spielburg puts his magic into the film. Can't wait to see it :D
At 23:14:36 on 20.02.11, Grassilakes wrote:
Last year I watched the filming of War Horse on Dartmoor. It was great to ride around the area and see the production happening. They transformed an old house in the middle of nowhere by putting a pretend thatch on it. looked pretty realistic. To make the ruts for the 'ploughing' scene they used rows and rows of upturned plant pots covered with earth : )
