The Adventures of Pinocchio

Geppetto, the brilliant Italian carpenter, carves a block of wood into a puppet who will be the son he has always wanted and a loving companion in his old age. But times prove tough for Pinocchio, the wooden boy, who finds himself an oddity in the village and always in trouble. Then one night a little grasshopper tells him about a blue fairy who has the magic to turn him into a real boy…

And so begins an epic voyage of discovery as Pinocchio, hotly pursued by his broken hearted father, tackles a fearsome fire-eater, conniving highwaymen, a town filled with nonsense, a killer shark and a really really big nose.

Press and Audience Quotations

***** Hugely charismatic... a terrific new telling

9/10 A spellbinding family treat this Christmas, which will delight audiences young and old.

The rich, otherworldly atmosphere and a full set of fine comic performances make this worthy (and refreshingly different) festive entertainment.

Deliciously entertaining Xmas family fare.

Exhilarating and enchanting by turns, you won't find a better Christmas show around.

A light-hearted and imaginative plot makes this is a refreshing take on the classic

I had a brilliant time! I'm very impressed with the show - plenty there for the whole family to enjoy. I thought the actors were superb - so much energy and so convincing in their multiple roles. The use of space was absolutely superb. I loved the mixture of humour, sadness, joy and menace. All in all a night to remember.

show dates

08 December 2010 - 16 January 2011

Cast

Creative Team