War Horse

The global phenomenon comes to Belfast.

Tue 4 Feb - Sat 15 Feb 2025
2:30pm / 7:30pm
£67.50 - £29.50 Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee.

Recommended for Ages 10+

Running Time: 2hrs 50mins (includes interval)

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse makes its Northern Ireland premiere at the Grand Opera House in February 2025.

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK and Ireland tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home.

The National Theatre's Partner for Financial Wellbeing, Charles Stanley, is supporting War Horse on tour.

Discounts & Offers

Schools: £20 per ticket

Thurs matinee performance in Week 1. Upper Circle and Gods seats only.
Groups 20+: £6 off per ticket

Available on Tue and Wed performances in Week 1, Band i only.

Gold Friends: 10% off

Applies to all performances on Wed and Thurs in Week 1 (maximum two tickets per customer, limited availability).

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Accessible Performances

Audio Described Saturday 08 February 2025 at 2:30pm
Captioned Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 7:30pm
Signed Thursday 13 February 2025 at 7:30pm

“An extraordinary piece of theatre.”

Sunday Express
“A triumph of theatricality”

The Observer
“Theatrical magic.”

The New York Times
“Be sure not to miss this stunning show.”

The Times

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Deli Platter for Two

Enjoy a delicious platter for two before the show in the Theatre’s stunning Upper Circle Bar! Choose from a decadent charcuterie or cheese platter* which is accompanied by a drink selection of your choice (alcoholic and soft drink options available).

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