War Horse Joey the breathing, galloping puppet created by the South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, meets his fellow equines in the parade ring at The Warhorse Race Day in association with The Bord Gais Energy Theatre at The Curragh Racecourse, Kildare


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SUNDAY 13 APRIL 2014

The Curragh teamed up with The Bord Gais Energy Theatre for the War Horse Race Day
The very special race day in association with the National Theatre of Great Britain’s critically acclaimed production of War Horse, celebrated the show which opened a the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre last week and runs until 26th April.

The War Horse Race Day included special appearance by star of War Horse Joey as well as cast members. Joey the breathing, galloping puppet created by the South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, and the life like creature was on hand to meet race goers and some of his fellow equines in the parade ring.

Not only did Joey make an appearance at the event, he also presented the prize for the War Horse sponsored race which took place during the event.
.War Horse opened at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre last Wednesday, 26th March and has received a phenomenal response from Irish audience over the past week and has beenreceiving standing ovations after each performance. Thesuperb production tells the story of a young boy and his journey to be reunited with his beloved horse that has been requisitioned by the British Army in World War I. Thisbeautifully told story is a tale of courage, loyalty and friendship that is brought to life by ground-breaking puppetry. Winner of five Tony® Awards included the award for BestPlay; this powerful show has been lauded as a thrilling, magnificent and moving epic.

War Horse is produced by the National Theatre - www.warhorseonstage.com

The beautifully told story is a tale of courage, loyalty and friendship that is brought to life with the help of ground-breaking puppetry by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company. Winner of five Tony® Awards included the award for Best Play; this powerful show has been lauded as a thrilling, magnificent and moving epic.



For press information and images of the Irish season of War Horse please contact:

Claire Whelan | Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 086 3114744