FOLLOWING the sell-out successes His Dark Materials and Coram Boy, the National Theatre's spectacular new production for younger audiences is based on the celebrated novel by the former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.

Actors, working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company, lead us on a gripping journey through history.

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France.

He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land.

But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

If you are not lucky enough to win you can still stake advantage of the Special Family Offer for £95. It includes seats for two adults and two children, plus two War Horse kids' picnic boxes and two drinks from the bar. Valid for performances from October 10 until - November 8. Subject to availability. Applies to adult seats £27.50/£33.50 in the circle.