Director

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War Horse

New Victoria Theatre

Join us for an unparalleled musical experience at the CBSO Centre on Sunday, 15th December 2024, at 5:00pm, as we present "CBSO Explores the CBSO Centre." This unique event offers a rare opportunity to be at the very heart of the orchestra, surrounded by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's incredible musicians. Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Kazuki Yamada, with direction by Tom Morris, attendees will be enveloped in a rich tapestry of sound, experiencing the full force and beauty of a live symphony orchestra from within.

This immersive workshop is designed not just for classical music aficionados but for anyone looking to experience music in a completely new and intimate way. The CBSO Centre, known for its exceptional acoustics and intimate setting, provides the perfect venue for this extraordinary event.

While full details and booking information will be announced at a later date, it's important to note that this concert is not part of the CBSO multi-buy discount. However, with a promise of such a unique auditory experience, "CBSO Explores the CBSO Centre" is an event not to be missed by those who wish to connect with music on a deeper level. Stay tuned for more information on how you can be part of this unforgettable evening.

CBSO Explores the CBSO Centre

CBSO Centre

Public On Sale - Thursday, February 28th

The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.

With its incredible life-sized, life-like horse puppets and moving plot, War Horse stole the show, quite literally, when it first opened back on the West End in 2009 - even warranting a royal visit by the Queen herself! Since then, War Horse has toured extensively, including places like China, the USA, and Belgium, bringing Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking story to the far corners of the globe.

What is War Horse about?
World War One has just begun and young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. As Joey becomes caught up in enemy fire, fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving both British and German soldiers, experiencing peace on a French farm, before finding himself stranded in No Man's Land. Meanwhile, at home in England, Albert cannot forget Joey, and so illegally enlists in the army, embarking on a dangerous mission to France to bring him back home.

Sunderland Empire Theatre

Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s heart-wrenching opera tells the story of a woman – isolated, trapped in an extreme environment, with no way out – defending her marriage and defying her community of faith. 

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Breaking The Waves

Detroit Opera House

The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.

Liverpool Empire

Houston finally gets its chance to see Breaking the Waves, the critically acclaimed contemporary opera from sought-after composer-and-librettist team Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek, which made its world premiere in 2016. Adapted from the art film by Lars von Trier, the story transports audiences to 1970s Scotland, where the impressionable young Bess, part of a strict Calvinist community, wins permission to marry an outsider—the offshore oil rigger Jan. After the impatient lovers consummate their union at their own wedding, Bess embarks on a journey of sexual exploration that is tragically interrupted when Jan is paralyzed in an accident, setting off a series of shocking events that culminates in the unthinkable.  

Tom Morris

Director

Events

Upcoming events

8 - 19 Apr, 2025

War Horse · Liverpool Empire Theatre

Apr 19 - May 4, 2025

Breaking the Waves · Houston Grand Opera

Apr 22 - May 3, 2025

War Horse · Milton Keynes Theatre

3 - 21 Jun, 2025

War Horse · Bristol Hippodrome

Dec 10, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026

War Horse · New Theatre Oxford

Past events

14 - 25 Jan, 2025

War Horse · New Victoria Theatre

Dec 15, 2024

CBSO Explores the CBSO Centre · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

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