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Take a sneak peek at the spectacular War Horse puppets ahead of the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre shows

A phenomenal adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse began showing at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton on Thursday.

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The Express & Star was given a glimpse of what's to come as actors and musicians prepare to bring the classic war novel to life. 

The acclaimed production, that is put on by the National Theatre, will be showing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from March 13 - 22 and promises to take the audience on an 'extraordinary' journey. 

Joey the horse on stage with Albert, played by Tom Sturgess.
Joey the horse on stage with Albert, played by Tom Sturgess.

Depicting Joey, protagonist Albert's beloved horse, will be an astonishing life-sized horse by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company. 

Joey the horse on stage with Albert, played by Tom Sturgess.
Joey the horse on stage with Albert, played by Tom Sturgess.