Adapting War Horse: Cognition, the Spectator, and a Sense of Play - 9781137594747

This book analyses the success and adaptation of Michael MorpurgoÆs 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 childrenÆs novel to arguably one of the worldÆs most recognisable theatrical brands, thanks to innovative puppet designs from South AfricaÆs 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 æplay,Æ this book generates fresh insights into the enduring popularity of the franchiseÆs eponymous protagonist, Joey, offering the most in-depth study of War Horse to date.

• | Author: Toby Malone, Chris Jackman
• | Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• | Publication Date: May 23, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 126 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Performing Arts
• | ISBN-10: 1137594748
• | ISBN-13: 9781137594747