War Horse Shadow Puppetry Workshop

Discover how the NT and Handspring Puppet Company used shadow puppets to create scenes from the WW1 battlefields in War Horse.

Suitable for families and children aged 6yrs+

Tickets are FREE. Please only book in advance if you are certain you will be able to attend.

War Horse Shadow Puppetry Workshop

War Horse Shadow Puppetry Workshop

Discover how the NT and Handspring Puppet Company used shadow puppets to create scenes from the WW1 battlefields in War Horse. Work with a member of the NT props team to design and make your own puppet horses, soldiers and tanks and then bring them to life on a big screen.

Suitable for families and children aged 6yrs+

Thursday 2 August, 11am - 1pm

Tickets are FREE

Please only book in advance if you are certain you will be able to attend. Maximum of 4 tickets per booking.

Day tickets available from the Pop-up Workshop.

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