East Van Panto: Pinocchio
Scenic Illustrations, 2019.
Theatre Replacement, The Cultch, York Theatre
When a lonely old ice-cream seller named Gelatto is given a puppet by the mysterious Beckwoman of Commercial Drive, his dreams of having a child suddenly come true. Join a locally famous cricket, an angry orca, and a dastardly fox as poor Pinocchio does his best to tell everyone the truth and become a real boy. But why are Pinocchio’s limbs always growing? Will there be a Cappuccino War between the Abruzzos and the Calabrias? And why are all those kids ditching class to go to Hastings Racecourse? Don’t worry, Pinocchio—just follow your nose!
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Playwright: Marcus Youssef
Director: Stephen Drover
Music & Lyrics: Veda Hille
Orchestra: Veda Hille and Barry Mirochnick
Choreographer: Amanda Testini
Stage Manager: Jan Hodgson
Assistant Stage Manager: Jennifer Stewart
Set & Properties Design: Yvan Morissette
Costume Designer: Barbara Clayden
Lighting Designer: Adrian Muir
Props Master: Heidi Wilkinson
Assistant Director: Carly Pokoradi
Photo credit: Emily Cooper Photography