Outdoor Theatre | Pinocchio

Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show. Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260 languages since it was published in 1883, and has never been out of print. 

Event details

Tickets
£12.00 per Child | £20.00 per Adult (+ Booking Fee)
Date
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Venue
Paradise Garden, Chichester Cathedral Cloisters
Category
Theatre, Concerts, Children & Families, Community, Theatre
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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. 

Running time: 95-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval. Recommended for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).

Please note:

  • Gates open: 5.00pm. Running time approx.
  • Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing & picnic.
  • Only assistance dogs are permitted.
  • Venue is wheelchair accessible.
  • City centre parking nearby.
  • Cancellation in dangerous weather only, when performance will be rescheduled. 

About Ilyria

Bursting onto the scene in 1992, Illyria has produced high-quality outdoor theatre for over thirty years. During that time, they are proud to have continually introduced new genres which subsequently became much-loved staples of open-air theatre:

  • In 1997, they were the first to offer children’s theatre. In 2000, we were the first to introduce classics other than Shakespeare
  • In 2003, they were the first to offer a Jane Austen adaptation
  • In 2010, they were the first to be given the professional rights to Roald Dahl scripts
  • In 2011, they were the first to produce Gilbert and Sullivan
  • In 2017, they were the first to tour with a full-size T-rex in a monster-movie homage
  • In 2018, they were the first to perform a full-scale musical
  • In 2019, they were the first to offer a rock opera.

With a history of “firsts” behind them, Illyria continues to create outstandingly enjoyable outdoor theatre and make it available for everyone. They have performed for more than a million people - and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come.