War Horse
War Horse Play review 2013
The exceptional play, War Horse directed by Drew Barr is an unparalleled production based from the popular novel War Horse written by Michael Morpurgo’s. The extraordinary performance conveys a tragic experience of the hunter, Joey, the beloved horse of Albert Narracott, who is sold at the cavalry at the beginning of World War I and transferred to France. The remarkable creation of the equine puppets had displayed applicable behaviour that portrayed genuine horses as they expressed their distinctive personalities. The Australian production War Horse successfully depicted two major themes; conflict and loyalty. They are significantly communicated throughout the award-winning drama. This analytical essay will argue whether the designers and directors of War Horse successfully utilised the elements of drama to portray the themes, conflict and loyalty.
The designers and directors of the Australian production War Horse were indeed successful in supporting both themes; conflict and loyalty. Initially the theme of conflict is clearly evident in the actual battle scenes of War Horse however, family conflict was equally apparent. The significant bond Joey and Albert acquired, expresses mutual loyalty between the pair. Albert and Joey instantly became friends, respecting and loving one another equivalently. The strained relationship between Albert and his father, Ted Narracott had strengthened when Joey was sold to a Captain by Albert’s father. As Albert desperately implores his father and Captain Nicholls to reconsider their offer, Joey is aware of something bad is going to occur. A rememberable scene of loyalty is near the end where Joey is about to be shot with Albert nearby, oblivious that this horse is Joey. Albert hopelessly whistled which startled Joey in surprise. Joey remembers Albert’s signature whistle, a illustrious example of loyalty. Conflict can easily be seen throughout the extract. The inner quarrel Friedrich
The exceptional play, War Horse directed by Drew Barr is an unparalleled production based from the popular novel War Horse written by Michael Morpurgo’s. The extraordinary performance conveys a tragic experience of the hunter, Joey, the beloved horse of Albert Narracott, who is sold at the cavalry at the beginning of World War I and transferred to France. The remarkable creation of the equine puppets had displayed applicable behaviour that portrayed genuine horses as they expressed their distinctive personalities. The Australian production War Horse successfully depicted two major themes; conflict and loyalty. They are significantly communicated throughout the award-winning drama. This analytical essay will argue whether the designers and directors of War Horse successfully utilised the elements of drama to portray the themes, conflict and loyalty.
The designers and directors of the Australian production War Horse were indeed successful in supporting both themes; conflict and loyalty. Initially the theme of conflict is clearly evident in the actual battle scenes of War Horse however, family conflict was equally apparent. The significant bond Joey and Albert acquired, expresses mutual loyalty between the pair. Albert and Joey instantly became friends, respecting and loving one another equivalently. The strained relationship between Albert and his father, Ted Narracott had strengthened when Joey was sold to a Captain by Albert’s father. As Albert desperately implores his father and Captain Nicholls to reconsider their offer, Joey is aware of something bad is going to occur. A rememberable scene of loyalty is near the end where Joey is about to be shot with Albert nearby, oblivious that this horse is Joey. Albert hopelessly whistled which startled Joey in surprise. Joey remembers Albert’s signature whistle, a illustrious example of loyalty. Conflict can easily be seen throughout the extract. The inner quarrel Friedrich