Information for Pinocchio at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Outer London (Panto). One night Geppetto, a puppet-maker, wishes upon a star and life changes forever. His most beloved creation, Pinocchio, springs to life and with that, the amazing adventures begin. This year, the classic fairytale of the wooden puppet Pinocchio and his poor toymaker father Geppetto will be taking over the stage at Stratford East, and the magic of pantomime will be bringing this story to life! Join Pinocchio on his journey to becoming a "real boy", encountering the Blue Rinse Fairy and Krik Krak the cricket on his adventures.