John Tams on being the Songmaker of War Horse | World Exclusive Interview

In this special episode of Arts & Toast, Derbyshire-born songwriter and performer John Tams, the “Songmaker” behind the acclaimed stage production War Horse, shares the story behind the music that helped bring the show to life. This is a rare and personal conversation about storytelling, music, and the lasting impact of war.You may recognise John Tams from the hit TV series Sharpe, starring alongside Sean Bean, but his greatest passion has always been music. In this fascinating conversation, John recalls the unexpected moment when celebrated author Michael Morpurgo first asked him to help develop a "project" during a casual dinner in a Derbyshire pub. John reflects on how music helps communicate emotion, deepen storytelling and connect audiences to the themes at the heart of War Horse including the human impact of war and conflict both past and present. The episode also features a spontaneous and moving recital from John himself, offering listeners a rare chance to experience his music in an intimate setting - you will not hear this anywhere else but here, on Arts & Toast.For fans of theatre, folk music, storytelling and the creative process behind major stage productions, this is a unique conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.👉 Follow Arts & Toast on Instagram🔗 War Horse on stage🔗 John Tams