The global thetre phenomenon, War Horse will be making its South African premiรจre for a season at Montecasino's Teatro in Johannesburg (October/โNovember).
War Horse is a play based on the book of the same name by writer Michael Morpurgo, adapted as a 'homecoming') opened at the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg on 22 October , and played through to 30 November
I know. Skip to content.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} So when I was invited to come along and meet Joey, the puppet from War Horse , I was skeptical to say the very least. To see this horse up close and in person is something very, very special. The production has been seen by over 5 million people worldwide since its opening at the National Theatre in War Horse will be showing at Montecasino from 22 October โ book tickets here. With snacks and bubbly flowing, we mingled in the early morning sunlight until we heard the music blasting through the air, and we finally got to meet the War Horse puppet, Joey. Media and friends gathered outside the Teatro in anticipation. He is run by 3 actors, 2 underneath his body who operate his limbs and tail, and 1 actor operates his head, controlling his facial expressions and movements. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}I think it has something to do with falling off one and breaking the fall with my face a few years ago. Through the piazza we heard the clip-clopping of his hooves and around the corner we spotted this beautiful creature. But I admit that I happily forgot this in my excitement of seeing him in person, he just came to life and I was lost in the momentum of everything that encompasses Joey. Aw, man! 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. The crowds were amazed at his charm, natural acting and sheer magnificence.