War Horse at The New London Theatre Matinee performances of War Horse are on Thursdays & Saturdays. At the outbreak of the First World War, a young farmhand’s horse is sold to the cavalry & shipped overseas to the battlefields of France. The brave animal is soon caught up in the midst of the fighting, deep amongst the German lines. War Horse is based on the popular children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo, & brought to life with incredible life-size puppets made by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company. War Horse Matinee Tickets are a fantastic way to see this popular show at the New London Theatre. Please note that latecomers will not be admitted into the auditorium until there is a suitable break in the show.