About
Geppetto, the brilliant Italian carpenter, carves a block of wood into a puppet who will be the son he has always wanted and a loving companion in his old age. But times prove tough for Pinocchio, the wooden boy, who finds himself an oddity in the village and always in trouble. Then one night a little grasshopper tells him about a blue fairy who has the magic to turn him into a real boy…
And so begins an epic voyage of discovery as Pinocchio, hotly pursued by his broken hearted father, tackles a fearsome fire-eater, conniving highwaymen, a town filled with nonsense, a killer shark and a really really big nose.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Archived show. To book any of our productions please contact Kerrie Burke-Avery, Producer, on 0117 963 0963 or email kerrie@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
RUNNING TIME 2hrs (inc. interval)
AGE RECOMMENDATION 6+
ORIGINAL VENUE Factory Theatre
Cast & Creative
creative team
Director – Andy Burden
Writer – Toby Farrow
Designer – Harriet de Winton
Composer – Pete Judge
Lighting Designer – Matt Graham
Costume – Bianca Ward
Costume Maker – Sonia Booth
Props – Ruth Moore
Scenic Artist – Philippa Thomas
Cast
Pinocchio – Petra Dennis
Blue Fairy / Ensemble – Krissi Bohn
Jimmy / Ensemble – Felix Hayes
Geppetto / Don Carloddi – Mark Ross
Luigi / Ensemble – Eoin Slattery
Guilietta / Ensemble – Hannah Summers
Musicians – Jim Barr, Clive Deamer & Alex Vann
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Reviews
Hugely charismatic… a terrific new telling
The Guardian
A spellbinding family treat this Christmas, which will delight audiences young and old
This is Bristol – Five stars
The rich, otherworldly atmosphere and a full set of fine comic performances make this worthy (and refreshingly different) festivel entertainment
Venue
Exhilarating and enchanting by turns, you won’t find a better Christmas show around
Whats On Stage
A light-hearted and imaginative plot makes this a refreshing take on the classic tale
Primary Times
