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. Join wooden puppet Pinocchio, and his poor toy maker father Geppetto in Stratford this Christmas! Will Blue Rinse Fairy and Krik Krak the cricket be able to keep Pinocchio off the crooked path, as he battles the trials and tribulations of becoming a "real boy"? Round up your friends and family and join us for a reimagined telling of the fairy tale classic to find out.
Approximate runtime 2 hours 20 minutes (including any interval).
Age Advisory: All ages
Cast/Performers
Michael Bertenshaw (Blue Rinse Fairy),
Rushand Chambers (Sly Fox),
Dylan Collymore (Pinocchio),
Nicole Louise Lewis (Krik Krak),
Charlotte Louise (Ella / Taylor and Dance Captain),
Tok Morakinyo (Geppetto),
Jhanaica Van Mook (Miss Kat),
Travis Wood (Lampwick / Antonio),
Sara Farina (Band),
Perry Melius (Band)
Creatives/Company
Book by:
Tish CookeLyrics(s):
Trish Cooke,
Robert HymanMusic:
Robert HymanDirector(s):
Omar F Okai,
Jill Green (CDG - casting),
Sadie-Jean Shirley (assistant)
Design:
Stewart J CharlesworthLighting:
Bretta GereckeSound:
Gareth FryMusical Director:
Nick BarstowChoreographer(s):
Claudimar Neto,
Abz Kareem (assistant),
Bradley Salter (assistant)
Other:
Tom Shiels (casting associate)
Costume:
Alice Lessing (costume supervisor)
Production Manager:
Phil ConnollyStage Manager(s):
Vanessa Sutherland,
Zoe Leonard (deputy),
Gua Astudottir (assistant),
Odette Robertson (assistant)