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Photo by Simon Annand
Directed by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky
Thurs, June 16, 2011 @ 7:30pm
Recommended for ages 12+
UK/2009/48min/Color/English
A behind-the-scenes documentary about how Michael Morpurgo's children's novel was brought to life, in part by groundbreaking techniques to create lifelike puppet horses. The resulting show became one of the most popular and acclaimed productions in the history of the National Theatre (UK).
This documentary features the UK production of War Horse. The current Broadway show is up for 5 Tony Awards®. Handspring Puppet Company has already been awarded a Special Tony Award® for Artistic Achievement for their work on War Horse.
Location: Mainstage Theater
Cost: $7; FREE Center Members
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Video: Making the Magic of War Horse
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Video: Handspring Puppet Co. – The genius puppetry behind War Horse
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Video: Trailer for the documentary
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Article: South African Puppeteers Win Tony Award
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