FIRST LOOK: Pinocchio at the National Theatre

Joe Idris Roberts as Pinocchio with James Charlton (Jiminy Cricket Puppeteer) and Audrey Brisson (Jiminy Cricket) in Pinocchio We are pleased to bring you these great production images by Manuel Harlan from the National Theatre's production of Pinocchio now in previews at the Lyttelton Theatre.

Following his triumphant production of Hary Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany directs this story of Pinocchio and his quest to be truly alive. We follow Pinocchio as he leaves Gepetto's workshop with Jiminy Cricket on an electrifying adventure from the alpine forests to Pleasure Island to the bottom of the ocean.

This is the first time that Pinocchio has been staged. This production features a new book by Dennis Kelly (Matilda) and the unforgettable music and songs from the Walt Disney animated film including I've Got No Strings, When You Wish Upon A Star and Give A Little Whistle.

Cast includes Joe Idris-Roberts (Pinocchio), Audrey Brisson (Jiminy Cricket), Mark Hadfield(Geppetto),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.

John Tiffany directs Pinocchio by Dennis Kelly, with songs and score from the Walt Disney film by Leigh Harline, Ned Washington and Paul J. Smith newly adapted by Martin Lowe. With design and puppet co-design by Bob Crowley, lighting design by Paule Constable, music supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe, choreography by Steven Hoggett, puppetry and puppet co-design by Toby Olié, sound design by Simon Baker and illusions by Jamie Harrison.

Pinocchio is on sale until 7 April 2018

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The company of Pinocchio at the National Theatre

David Langham as The Fox in Pinocchio

David Langham as The Fox and Joe Idris-Roberts as Pinocchio in Pinocchio

Audrey Brisson (Jiminy Cricket), James Charlton (Jiminy Cricket Puppeteer) and Joe Idris-Roberts as Pinocchio in Pinocchio

The company of Pinocchio at the National Theatre

The company of Pinocchio at the National Theatre