Pinocchio - Globe

Pinocchio - Globe description

Pinocchio is in town, a funny, surprising, and inspiring children's musical.

Treat your little ones to a grand adventure into a world of endless possibilities this Christmas with Pinocchio, a big festive favourite with a warm heart. Come to Shakespeare's magical Globe Theatre to enjoy the premiere of this wonderful new musical for the whole family, fresh from Charlie Josephine (I, Joan, Cowbois) and Jim Fortune (Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear).

The story is a classic, loved by millions since it was first told in 1883 and made famous by the 1940 animated Disney film. Gepetto is bored and fed up. He's dreaming of something different, something he can't find in his traditional hometown. So he carves a wooden puppet, calls him Pinocchio, and together they set off on a grand adventure. Meeting all sorts of weird and wonderful characters along the way, the man and his wooden boy finally learn how to love. This delightful story of self-discovery, freedom, and family reminds us what it means to be human, the ideal show for a very merry West End Xmas.

This popular story has such a wide appeal. It has appeared on stage in all sorts of guises, from Carmelo Bene's version, which was on and off stage from 1961 right through to 1999, to Canadian and Flemish productions, a 2007 opera in two acts and another opera two years later, plus a number of different musical versions.

Book and Lyrics are by Charlie Josephine, with Music and Lyrics by Jim Fortune. The Director is Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (Romeo and Juliet, The Merry Wives of Windsor), the Designer is Grace Smart, and the Puppetry Design and Direction come from Peter O'Rourke. The Sound Designer is Tony Gayle and the Casting Director is Becky Paris CDG.

Buy Pinocchio the Musical tickets for a brand new West End musical experience full of fun and laughter, a beloved story re-told for the festive season.

Playing at Globe Theatre

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT GB (venue info)

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