War Horse - That Albert's back. Check out his Horse

This episode, Adrian & Olivia saddle up for War Horse at London’s National Theatre. In this theatre review, they discuss the breathtaking puppetry, the emotional journey of Joey and Albert, and why this First World War epic remains one of the most celebrated productions in modern theatre. Along the way, Adrian revisits the original novel, questions just how far one should go for a horse, and discovers that some of the book’s most moving moments never made it to the stage. Also featuring: military pigeons, a beer-drinking army bear, and a goose that may have stolen the entire show. War Horse… or War Goose? Tune in to find out. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Synopsis 01:50 Initial Impressions & Personal Connections 09:01 Story & Characterisation 15:18 Let's talk about Albert 21:01 Let's talk about the Novel 29:53 Set Design, Staging & Choreography 32:50 Puppetry, War Goose, Lighting & Costumes 38:27 Final Thoughts 39:33 Adrian's Corner: Real or Fake War Animal