White Horse Theatre was founded in 1978 by the English
actor, author, director and musician Peter Griffith. During
the first years the theatre's headquarters were located in
Somerset, in south-west England.
The company focused on educational theatre as Peter
Griffith had already gained five years' experience as a
teacher. In 1980 White Horse Theatre was invited by the
British army to perform in British schools in Germany.
 
During this tour the company tried out their first performances
to German audiences, and found great enthusiasm for English-
language theatre in German schools. In 1985 the company
moved its base to Germany.