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Pinocchio – outdoor theatre

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

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 sympathy 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 only achieved through trials of water and fire.

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This performance will take place in the Lady Elizabeth Wing courtyard. Sorry, no dogs (except assistance dogs) permitted at the performance. Please do not leave your dog in the car. Please bring low backed seating or rugs. Please come prepared for all weather conditions. Umbrellas are not permitted unless seated on the back row.

Event details

11th August

Adult £16, Child (3-16 yrs) £8.75, Family (2+2) £41.10. Under 3s free.

6.15pm (doors open 5.30pm), duration approx 95 minutes hours including interval.

Meet at Visitor Reception

Arrive via the main visitor entrance (NR23 1RH). No parking charge

Bring low backed chairs or rugs and a picnic. Dress for the weather. No umbrellas unless in the back row. Assistance dogs only

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