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! 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+| 17 Dec 10 to 31 Dec 10 | Grand Theatre and Opera House Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 19 Nov 10 to 20 Nov 10 | Theatre Royal Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 12 Nov 10 to 13 Nov 10 | Theatre Royal Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 5 Nov 10 to 6 Nov 10 | The Lowry Salford, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 27 Oct 10 to 30 Oct 10 | Festival Theatre Edinburgh Performance Details => Venue archive |
