Adapting War Horse

This book analyses the success and adaptation of Michael Morpurgos novel War Horse to stage, radio, live events, and feature film, in different cultures, on tours, and in translation. In under a decade, War Horse has gone from obscure childrens novel to arguably one of the worlds most recognisable theatrical brands, thanks to innovative puppet designs from South Africas Handspring Puppet Company in an acclaimed stage production from the National Theatre of Great Britain. With emphasis on embodied spectatorship, collaborative meaning-making, and imaginative play, this book generates fresh insights into the enduring popularity of the franchises eponymous protagonist, Joey, offering the most in-depth study of War Horse to date.