The first day of rehearsals for Pinocchio at the National Theatre (Photo: Manuel Harlan)

In rehearsal: Pinocchio

First Published 4 October 2017, Last Updated 4 October 2017

Check out these first-day rehearsal pictures from the National Theatre’s forthcoming family musical, Pinocchio! 

On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto’s workshop with Jiminy Cricket in tow. Their electrifying adventure takes them from alpine forests to Pleasure Island to the bottom of the ocean.

For the first time on stage, featuring unforgettable music and songs from the Walt Disney film including I’ve Got No Strings, Give A Little Whistle and When You Wish Upon A Star in dazzling new arrangements, Pinocchio comes to life as never before.

The cast includes Joe Idris-Roberts (Pinocchio), Audrey Brisson (Jiminy Cricket), Annette McLaughlin (Blue Lady), David Langham (The Fox), David Kirkbride (Coachman), Dawn Sievewright (Lampy), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Stromboli) together with Stuart Angell, Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, Stephanie Bron, James Charlton, Rebecca Jayne-Davies, Sarah Kameela Impey, Anabel Kutay, Michael Lin, Jack North, Clemmie Sveaas, Michael Taibi, Scarlet Wilderink and Jack Wolfe.

Pinocchio previews at the National Theatre from 1 December, and is currently booking until 7 April 2018.

Tickets are available through the National Theatre website.

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