Join us as we bring Pinocchio to life this Christmas! This adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s classic tale follows an inquisitive young puppet, carved from wood by the lonely toymaker Geppetto, on a mischievous journey to discover what it takes to become a real boy.

Venturing from the safety of Geppetto’s workshop, Pinocchio finds himself in a series of chaotic situations, narrowly escaping the clutches of Mangiafuoco’s Puppet Theatre, the depths of the ocean and the Land of Toys.

The production is 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)

Holly Sayer as Pinocchio
Ralph Birtwell as Geppetto
Daisy Ann Fletcher as Blue Fairy
David Alwyn as Mangiafuoco/Little Man
Martin Bassindale as Fox/Candlewick
Alec Fellows-Bennett as Understudy

Director: Alec Fellows-Bennett
Writer: Toby Hulse
Executive Producer: Gaynor Cheshire
Producers: Michael Penn & Sam George
Choreographer: Steve Elias
Composer & Musical Director: Steve Allan Jones
Set & Costume Designer: Mila Sanders
Costume Supervisor: Chantelle Nolan
Lighting & Video Designer: Will Monks
Casting Director: Anji Carroll
Production Manager: Ned Lay
Company Stage Manager: Hannan Finnegan
Deputy Stage Manager: Pippa Kay
Assistant Stage Managers: Alexandra Littler & Abigail Philpot
Sound Designer/Sound No.1: Edward Bramall
Technical Team: Alex Carver, Dilpesh Patel, Joshua James, Joseph Maguire & Charlie Scarlett
Director Experience Placement: Jake Castle
Sound Experience Placement: Scarlett Warrington

Click here for the full gallery of production shots. Images by Anda Latsa.

British Sign Language (BSL) performances
Friday 23 November, 10.15am & Friday 28 December, 1pm

Relaxed performance
Saturday 15 December, 1pm
During the relaxed performance, small changes are made to make the performance environment more relaxed and accessible for anyone who has sensory sensitivities including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. 

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Sam's honest, messy account of wrestling with sleep deprivation and breast pumps - right through to his botched attempts at discipline and pathetic bids to stifle various toddler tantrums that definitely registered on the Richter scale - will have you testing your pelvic floor with laughter.

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VIP Tickets £21 include premier seating and a glass of fizz on arrival. Add a Souvenir Programme to your order for £5.