Join Pinocchio and Geppetto in Stratford this Christmas!
Stratford East is delighted to announce the full cast and creative team for this year’s pantomime, PINOCCHIO, featuring the return of the celebrated writer Trish Cooke (Book and Lyrics), Stratford East panto veteran Robert Hyman (Music and Lyrics) and Director Omar F. Okai as we celebrate our 140th anniversary season.
The cast includes beloved panto dame Michael Bertenshaw returning to the stage as Blue Rinse Fairy, Rushand Chambers as Sly Fox, Dylan Collymore as Pinocchio, Nicole Louise-Lewis as Krik Krak, Charlotte Louise as Ella/Taylor and Dance Captain, Tok Morakinyo as Geppetto, Jhanaica Van Mook as Miss Kat, and Travis Wood as Lampwick/Antonio. MD/Keys Nick Barstow is joined by Perry Melius on Drums/Percussion and Sara Farina on Bass.
Stratford East pantos are famous for tearing up the rulebook and telling classic stories with a special East London twist. This year is no different; PINOCCHIO will feature Stratford East’s signature blend of show stopping original music, side-splitting comedy and enchanting sets and costumes that will transport audiences into a world of magic and wonder!
“I want to be a real boy!”
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.
Listings
PINOCCHIO: Saturday 23 November 2024 – Saturday 04 January 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN
Captioned Performance - Fri 20 Dec, 6.30pm
Audio Described Performance - Sat 21 Dec, 12pm
BSL Interpreted Performance – Sat 21 Dec, 5pm
Relaxed Performance - Sat 04 Jan, 12pm
Tickets: from £10 for every performance.
Ticket prices increase as the theatre fills, so book early for the best seats at the best prices.
Further Information: Pinocchio (stratfordeast.com)