Family Theatre: Pinocchio by Illyria, Sat 25 & Sun 26 July
A wooden puppet runs away yearning for adventure, but instead finds cruel bosses, con-artists and exciting attractions which always contain hidden dangers. How can he ever become a real boy when the lies he tells are as plain as the nose on his face?
Childless toymaker Geppetto makes a wooden 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’s classic has been translated into no fewer than 260 languages since it was first published in 1883. Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show.
Multi international award-winning Illyria has an unmatched reputation for excellence, forged over three decades, that dominates the outdoor touring theatre sector. Join them this summer for a memorable night of laughter and romance under the stars.
Running time: 95-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval.
Recommended for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).
Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and step into Alice’s next great adventure!
Please note that children aged 2 and under can attend without a ticket. One carer per paying guest is admitted free with supporting documentation.
Tickets stop selling online at midnight before the show but will be available for purchase on the door for all performances.
Please note:
- Please meet at Snuff mill bridge for ticket checking. The performance will take place in the Rose Garden.
- This is an open air event and will go ahead, rain or shine. Please dress accordingly!
There is no seating available on the lawn, we recommend you bring a picnic blanket to sit on. - For site accessibility information please visit: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/morden-hall-park-national-trust
- Recommended age 3+.
- Tickets will also be available on the door for all performances.
- The rose garden cafe will also be open for refreshments.
- Illyria was created in 1991, and ever since has delighted audiences the length and breadth of the UK, and in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, the United States and Canada. Illyria has also won 4 international "Best Performance" awards and attracted numerous "5-star" and "Critics' Choice" reviews including for the high quality of its shows for Families. Illyria's mission is simply stated: to create a varied programme of outstandingly enjoyable theatre and to make it available for everyone to see. Illyria has given more performances to more people across a wider area than any other open air touring theatre company, its presence dominates the sector and its standards set the bar high. Illyria complies with the Equity Union's Outdoor Touring Theatre Guidelines and ensures that all its actors are paid a fair living wage and treated with respect and dignity.
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A wooden puppet runs away yearning for adventure, but instead finds cruel bosses, con-artists and exciting attractions which always contain hidden dangers. How can he ever become a real boy when the lies he tells are as plain as the nose on his face?
Childless toymaker Geppetto makes a wooden 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’s classic has been translated into no fewer than 260 languages since it was first published in 1883. Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show.
Multi international award-winning Illyria has an unmatched reputation for excellence, forged over three decades, that dominates the outdoor touring theatre sector. Join them this summer for a memorable night of laughter and romance under the stars.
Running time: 95-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval.
Recommended for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).
Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and step into Alice’s next great adventure!
Please note that children aged 2 and under can attend without a ticket. One carer per paying guest is admitted free with supporting documentation.
Tickets stop selling online at midnight before the show but will be available for purchase on the door for all performances.
Please note:
- Please meet at Snuff mill bridge for ticket checking. The performance will take place in the Rose Garden.
- This is an open air event and will go ahead, rain or shine. Please dress accordingly!
There is no seating available on the lawn, we recommend you bring a picnic blanket to sit on. - For site accessibility information please visit: https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/morden-hall-park-national-trust
- Recommended age 3+.
- Tickets will also be available on the door for all performances.
- The rose garden cafe will also be open for refreshments.
- Illyria was created in 1991, and ever since has delighted audiences the length and breadth of the UK, and in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, the United States and Canada. Illyria has also won 4 international "Best Performance" awards and attracted numerous "5-star" and "Critics' Choice" reviews including for the high quality of its shows for Families. Illyria's mission is simply stated: to create a varied programme of outstandingly enjoyable theatre and to make it available for everyone to see. Illyria has given more performances to more people across a wider area than any other open air touring theatre company, its presence dominates the sector and its standards set the bar high. Illyria complies with the Equity Union's Outdoor Touring Theatre Guidelines and ensures that all its actors are paid a fair living wage and treated with respect and dignity.
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