An alternative Pinocchio for Croydon’s Christmas
This is Croydon, supported by Croydon Council and Arts Council England, has announced the premiere performance of The Stepping Stones Pinocchio Project at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, part of the Mayor of London’s London Borough of Culture..
To coincide with the festive season, this special event, which will take place on Sunday 17 December, will invite guests to experience a brand-new interpretation of Carlo Collodi’s timeless fairy tale The Adventures of Pinocchio. First published in 1883, and perhaps best known for the 1940 Disney film, this Pinocchio finds that rather than wishing to be a ‘real boy’ and conform to society’s standards – it’s actually about him learning to accept who he is.
Presented by SAVVY Theatre, the production is a collaborative effort of richly diverse local community groups from across Croydon, including Mind, the Southleigh (InMind) Community Centre, Crisis and SAVVY Theatre’s weekly Take Part groups (which engages with a wide range of people, including children, those with SEMH issues, adults with learning disabilities, people with English as a second language – and everyone in between). The project has also worked with local schools to develop work based on the themes of journey and transformation using the original Pinocchio story as source material and inspiration. This alternative retelling puts inclusivity front of mind, leading the protagonist to find self-acceptance and happiness within himself.
Using SAVVY’s well-defined method of creative engagement, for those looking for an alternative Christmas family treat The Stepping Stones Pinocchio Project has been created inclusively working with the various community groups.
The Stepping Stones Pinocchio Project: SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER 2023, 18:00
The Concert Hall, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
Further Information & Tickets: Pinocchio | Welcome to Fairfield Halls