T520997075Enter 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+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). | |
17 Dec 10 to 31 Dec 10 | Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds :: V975 listing details L2099080269 |
19 Nov 10 to 20 Nov 10 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L01075084929 |
12 Nov 10 to 13 Nov 10 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L01242078423 |
5 Nov 10 to 6 Nov 10 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0873152701 |
27 Oct 10 to 30 Oct 10 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L0275617638 |
T0702592322Sung in English. Running time 2 hours 15 minutes. In this world premiere, award winning composer [Jonathan Dove] and playwright [Alasdair Middleton] turn Carlo Collodi's classic into a fantastical musical story, which recaptures the weird and wonderful qualities of the 1880's originalCompany Opera North. Conductor David Parry. Director Martin Duncan. Design Francis O'Connor. Costume Francis O'Connor. Lighting Davy Cunningham. Director Nick Winston (movement). Performer Victoria Simmonds (Pinocchio). Performer Mary Plazas (The Blue Fairy). Performer Jonathan Summers (Gepetto). Performer Rebecca Bottone (Cricket / Parrot). Performer Graeme Broadbent (Puppeteer / Ape Judge / Ringmaster). Performer Allan Clayton (Lampwick). Performer Mark Wilde (Cat). Performer James Laing (Fox / Coachman). | |
7 Mar 08 to 8 Mar 08 | Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570 listing details L1458939617 |
27 Feb 08 to 1 Mar 08 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L836744066 |
22 Feb 08 to 23 Feb 08 | Grand Opera House, Belfast :: V548 listing details L1269471710 |
15 Feb 08 to 16 Feb 08 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L744746545 |
8 Feb 08 to 9 Feb 08 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L060800443 |
21 Dec 07 to 26 Jan 08 | Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds :: V975 listing details L1114977808 |