lookbook: pinocchio
DESCRIPTION
Once there was a lonely man with lots of love to give. He wanted a child so much that he carved himself a beautiful little boy. But the boy wanted the world and the latest designer sandshoes. He wanted fame, celebrity and to walk on the wild side. He was lured by temptation and the love of a blue girl. This woodenhead wanted more than his father could possibly give, and so he ran away to get it. This is his story... Based on the classic tale and boldly retold as a witty, gothic, rocking, family music theatre spectacular, Pinocchio is a contemporary celebration of the 'whatever' generation. Windmill Theatre and State Theatre Company of South AustraliaTRANSCRIPT
School DancePinocchio
“A dazzling
“A dazzling production”
THE AUSTRALIAN
PINOCCHIOBased on the books by Carlo Collodi.
Once there was a lonely man with lots of love to give. He wanted a child so much that he carved himself a beautiful little boy. But the boy wanted the world and the latest designer sandshoes. He wanted fame, celebrity and to walk on the wild side. He was lured by temptation and the love of a blue girl. This woodenhead wanted more than his father could possibly give, and so he ran away to get it. This is his story...
Based on the classic tale and boldly retold as a witty, gothic, rocking, family music theatre spectacular, Pinocchio is a contemporary celebration of the ‘whatever’ generation.
A Windmill Theatre and State Theatre Company of South Australia co-production.
Ages 8 - 108 2 hours 10 mins (20 min interval)
CAST & CREATIVESDirected and created by: Rosemary Myers withWriter: Julianne O’BrienDesigner: Jonathon OxladeComposer/Musical Director: Jethro WoodwardVideo Designer: Chris MoreLighting Designer: Geoff CobhamMovement: Carol Wellman KellyStarring: Danielle Catanzariti, Jude Henshall, Derik Lynch, Nathan O’Keefe, Geoff Revell, Sam Routledge and Alirio ZavarceMusicians: Paul White and Shireen Khemlani
“Pinocchio delivers the goods and then some... simply wonderful” THE ADVERTISER
“Don’t go expecting typical one-dimensional children’s entertainment... This modernised interpretation is really a world of its own”
HERALD SUN
“Enough wit and magic to keep all the family spellbound” THE AGE
“This show is
“This show is a must-see”
INDAILY
“Jonathon Oxlade’s design... rivals any
stadium spectacular”
THE AGE
