War Horse sequel heads to Garrick

Actors Alan Booty and Jonathan Houlston will lead the cast of the upcoming production of Farm Boy, an adaptation of the much-loved sequel to Sir Michael Morpurgo's War Horse, at Lichfield’s Garrick Theatre. 

Adapted and directed by the venue’s Artistic Director, Daniel Buckroyd, the critically acclaimed play, which has previously toured the UK and transferred to New York, will be performing at the Garrick from 29 February to 11 March.

It will then embark on a two-week tour of villages across the region.  

Alan Booty, who will play Grandpa, has starred in productions at the National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and with a host of regional and touring theatre companies, as well as on TV and film.

Roles have ranged from King Lear at Brockley Jack Theatre in 2019 to Hermann in a recent acclaimed run of his own play ‘The Loaf’ with Pogo Theatre.

Meanwhile, Jonathan Houlston (pictured), who will play Grandson, is a recent Royal Birmingham Conservatoire graduate, who has already built up a wealth of stage experience.

He has played Sidney Barnsley in 'The Making of Lucy' and Ian in 'Holes.' His screen credits include a memorable guest lead role in 'Doctors' for the BBC, and as a founder of Mad Dragon Theatre Company he performed in its debut production of his own play 'Physical Education'.

The show picks up the story of Albert and Joey where War Horse ends and paints a forgotten history of the changing face of life in rural England.

For ticket information and show details, visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com