Stage production of ‘War Horse’ hits big screen2 min read

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Andrew Pardiac
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The National Theatre of London celebrates its encore series with a limited engagement return production of “War Horse” on Sunday, Dec. 11. Since its first performance at the National Theatre in 2007, “War Horse” has become an international smash hit, capturing the imagination of 4 million people around the world.

The National Theatre of London celebrates its encore series with the limited engagement return of “War Horse” on Sunday, Dec. 11. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the screening of the theatrical triumph at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m.

Since its first performance at the National Theatre in 2007, “War Horse” has become an international smash hit, capturing the imagination of 4 million people around the world. The production won five Tony Awards when it moved to Broadway.

Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, “War Horse” is the powerful story of a young boy called Albert and his beloved horse, Joey, who has been requisitioned to fight for the British in World War I. Caught in enemy crossfire, Joey ends up serving on both sides during the war before landing in No Man’s Land, while Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. “War Horse” is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship.

Adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford, “War Horse” takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of WWI France. Filled with stirring music and songs, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this landmark production.

“War Horse” has garnered top, five-star reviews from major publications around the world:

“The theatre event of the decade.” — Sunday Times

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“A landmark theatre event. Thrilling.” — Time magazine

“Theatrical magic.” — New York Times

“Genius isn’t too strong a word to describe this astonishing production.” — Daily Telegraph

“Absolutely guaranteed to move the heart.” — Sunday Express

“A triumph of theatricality.” — The Observer

Tickets are $15, or $12.50 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 282-1177. Both the theatre and Film Festival office are located at 2030 W. SR 89A in West Sedona. For more information, visit SedonaFilmFestival.org.

Andrew Pardiac

A 2008 graduate of Michigan State University, Andrew Pardiac was a Larson Newspapers' copy editor and reporter from October 2013 to October 2017. After moving to Michigan, then California, Pardiac was managing editor of Sonoma West Publishers' four newspapers in Napa and Sonoma valleys until November 2019.

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Andrew Pardiac
A 2008 graduate of Michigan State University, Andrew Pardiac was a Larson Newspapers' copy editor and reporter from October 2013 to October 2017. After moving to Michigan, then California, Pardiac was managing editor of Sonoma West Publishers' four newspapers in Napa and Sonoma valleys until November 2019.