Pinocchio

A Cumbernauld Theatre Company Production

Out of the woodwork and into the real world

All Pinocchio has ever wanted is to be a real boy. But hold on…if he wants things, surely that means he has thoughts and feelings. And if he has thoughts and feelings, then doesn’t that mean he has a brain and a heart? And if he has all that, doesn’t that make him a real boy already?

He lives a fun and happy but very protected life with his wild and entertaining granny, Gepetta who wants to keep him safe and sheltered from the outside world.

But he can only stay safe and sheltered for so long. Will he ever make it to the outside world? And if so, what kind of magical adventures will he go on? Well, yes he does and you’ll need to come along to find out. 

Join Pinocchio on this raucous, silly and hugely entertaining journey. Sing along with him as he meets friends, old and new, and finds out what it means to be a real boy in this fun packed Festive show.

Written by Gary McNair
Music by Brian James O’Sullivan
Directed by Laila Noble
Design by Fraser Lappin
Lighting Design by Katharine Williams

Age recommendation: 7+

★★★★☆ – The stuff of theatre Christmas magic

The Quinnessential Review

★★★★ – A series of rapid fire comic riffs

The Herald

★★★★ – packed with humour and wit

Broadway World

★★★★ – Our noses would grow if we said that Pinocchio was anything short of brilliant

Corr Blimey

★★★★ – a beautiful, original piece of theatre that deserves to live on

Lisa in the Theatre

Pinocchio Julia Murray
Gepetta Cole Stewart
Hingmy, George from ASDA & Others / Musical Director Stephanie MacGaraidh
Mozart, Fairy Godmother & Others Caitlin Forbes

Writer Gary McNair
Director Laila Noble
Composer & Arranger Brian James O’Sullivan
Set & Costume Designer Fraser Lappin
Lighting Designer Katharine Williams