Performance

VenueThe Lowry
Other spaces: Lyric Theatre, Quays Theatre, Aldridge Studio
TownSalford
CountyGreater Manchester
From5th November 2010
To6th November 2010
WhenFri 19:00. Sat 14:00
What is currently on at The Lowry (V0655996499)

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of PinocchioT520997075
When you're newly carved from a piece of wood, the last thing you want to do in sweep up and go to school. You want to have fun, like other boys. So begin The Adventures of Pinocchio, the tale of the wooden boy who longs to be good, but just can't help tumbling nose first into trouble. Guided by the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio has lots to learn before he can discover the secret to becoming a real boy. He is tricked by the sly fox and clever cat, has his lying nose pecked by woodpeckers, is captured in the Big Green Fisherman's net and is wickedly turned into a performing donkey!
Music Jonathan Dove
Adapted by Alasdair Middleton


Archive :: production:T520997075, musical:S825024721, venue:V0655996499

Production details

Enter a fairytale world full of colourful characters, and join Pinocchio on his quest to become a real boy. Guided by the Blue Fairy and chirruping Cricket, Pinocchio still can’t help tumbling nose first into trouble: he’s tricked by the sly Fox and clever Cat, his lying nose is pecked by woodpeckers, he’s captured in the Big Green Fisherman’s net and is even turned into a performing donkey. Spellbinding music, memorable songs and a magical set shape this fantastical production, which captures all the inventiveness and charm of the original creation. Bringing this irresistible story to life is most of the original cast and creative team. Including the mezzo-soprano Victoria Simmonds (Dorabella, Così fan tutte 2009/10), as Pinocchio, soprano Mary Plazas, singing The Blue Fairy and the renowned baritone, Jonathan Summers, as Geppetto, Pinocchio's Father. Sung in English. Running time: approx. 2hrs 45mins. Age 7+

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Company

Company Opera North
Company Chemnitz Opera
Conductor David Parry
Director Martin Duncan
Design Francis O'Connor
Costume Francis O'Connor
Choreographer Nick Winston
Lighting Davy Dunningham
Performer Victoria Simmonds (Pinocchio)
Performer Katrina Lucas (Pinocchio)
Performer Mary Plazas (The Blue Fairy)
Performer Jonathan Summers (Geppetto)
Performer Rebecca Bottone (Cricket / Parrot)
Performer Graeme Broadbent (Puppeteer / Ape-Judge / Ringmaster / Big Green Fisherman / Farmer)
Performer Stephen Richardson (Puppeteer / Ape-Judge / Ringmaster / Big Green Fisherman / Farmer)
Performer Nicky Spence (Lampwick / Arlecchion)
Performer Mark Wilde (Cat)
Performer James Laing (Fox / Coachman)
Performer Carole Wilson (Pigeon / Snail)
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