War Horse
Press Night: 2nd June 2026.
Albert’s beloved horse is requisitioned for the army in World War One. Too young for the trenches, Albert still embarks on a dangerous mission to find his horse and bring him home. Michael Morpurgo’s novel is adapted by Nick Stafford.
This production, first seen at the National in 2007 and running in the West End until 2016, now receives another revival in its original home.
*SUMMER THEATRE SALE AT TODAYTIX*
Offer expires: Sun, 7th June 2026
Book between: Mon, 18th May 2026 and Sun, 7th June 2026
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The above productions are in this offer.
All provide a LIMITED number of seats for this offer. Not all shows supply tickets at all prices.
Original ticket prices may vary by performance, and some prices are not available on all dates, the system will advise at time of enquiry.
Some "peak dates" are excluded. The system will advise at time of enquiry.
Ticket selection is by agency allocation. Subject to allocation availability, change, withdrawal and agency discretion.
Not available.
The monkey advises checking performance times on your tickets and that performances are happening as scheduled, before travelling.
| Run Time: | 2 hours 40 minutes including 1 interval |
| Monday: | 7.30pm |
| Tuesday: | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday: | 2.15pm, 7.30pm |
| Thursday: | 7.30pm |
| Friday: | 7.30pm |
| Saturday: | 2.15pm, 7.30pm |
| Sunday: | X |
Notes:
7pm on 2nd June 2026.
6.30pm on 18, 25 June 2026, 9, 14, 21, 30 July 2026.
First 2.15pm performance is on 27th May 2026.
Venue Box Office & Current Prices
020 3989 5455Venue box office details and show price charts are available on the Olivier Theatre, the National Theatre page.
TodayTix
TodayTix. Charge between 10% and 20% booking fee per ticket. Discounts are often available as this is a large global ticketing company with this specific aim.
Availability: Box office discretion
Price: Up to £20 off public / £30, £25, £20 concs
Notes: STANDBY: Unsold seats may be available at up to £20 off the original prices to personal callers at the box office from 1 hour before the performance. This is reduced to a flat rate of £30, £25 or £20 each to Students, Stage Pass, the unwaged, SOLT, NCA and other theatre union members. Valid I.D. is required for this concession. These offers does not apply to “sold out” performances where only returned and ‘producer’s use’ tickets are available. FRIDAY RUSH: Every Friday at 1pm, a number of £10 seats are also released online and by phone for the following week’s performances via the National Theatre’s website www.nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Address: Upper Ground, Lambeth, SE1 9PX
Box Office: 020 3989 5455
More details: Seats to buy or avoid at this venue plus travel information and other details can be found on the Olivier Theatre, the National Theatre page
