Pinocchio

Illyria Outdoor Theatre brings you – Pinocchio!

Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world since it was first published in 1883.

Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece of wood to make a puppet – little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for adventure and runs away but, instead of excitement, only finds glorious attractions containing hidden dangers. He returns home hoping to be showered with praise and learns his tribulations are just beginning.

Running away hasn’t worked; lying won’t work; he must become a real boy to achieve the belonging he craves.

Collodi describes the development from puppet to real boy in the same way that useless green timber is matured into useful, well-seasoned wood – a transformation requiring trials of water and fire.

Illyria celebrates this magical coming of age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show.

Gates Open at 4pm

Show starts at 5pm

Running time 95 minutes (approx) including 20 minute interval