Pinocchio
by Susan Mosley published April 2018
Suitable for All Groups
Price: £6.00
The tale of the puppet who longs to be a real boy is known throughout the world. This pantomime version
follows the well-loved story of Pinocchio and contains all the essentials needed for the audience to shout, cheer,
boo and sing. Pinocchio is joined on his adventure by his father Geppetto. The cast also includes a pantomime
dame, a baddie, the Blue Fairy, a comedy double act and an incompetent criminal double act.
Geppetto always longed for a son so makes the next best thing: a life-size wooden puppet. Azzura the Blue Fairy casts a spell and makes Pinocchio come alive but his misbehaviour causes nothing but trouble. Dianora, always on the lookout for a new husband, tries her best to help teach Pinocchio in her role as local schoolmistress without much success. Raffaele and Florence befriend Pinocchio as their love for each other grows stronger. But when Viscard the evil Puppetmaster kidnaps Pinocchio everyone comes together to help rescue Pinocchio. A dramatic ending takes place in a circus big top but will Viscards evil plan to become rich and famous be foiled? Will Pinocchio get his wish to become a real boy? As in all good pantomimes a happy ending is guaranteed.
Players: 3 male 2 female 9 male or female
Cast: Geppetto, Azzura, Dianora da Luca, the Dame, Raffaele, Viscard, Florence, Ladro, Fennec, Lampwick, Candlewick, Grillo, PC Carrabini, Angelo
Sets: Geppettos workshop, the village, the forest, school classroom, the circus Big Top.
Period: Fairy tale
Running Time: 2 hours
Notes: Production notes supplied
Download Sample Script: Pinocchio