Let your imagination come alive in our brand-new ACO Families show, Pinocchio.
Combining an actor and theatrics with original music played live on stage by string and percussion musicians, this reimagined tale is filled to the brim with joy, wonder and just a touch of real magic.
There once was a boy who was made. And although his papa (who is also his sculptor) sees him as more than enough, he sees himself as less. Because he isn’t a real live boy. But he does have a gift. In a world of half-truths and fake news, his nose… knows
So when he sets off into the world, Pinocchio finds that he can smell a rat. And also ride in a whale. And act like an ass (when he gets turned into one). And outwit a cat and outfox a fox. And eventually… save his papa, Geppetto.
And in doing all these things, he proves himself real and gets out alive. He becomes a real live boy… or does he?
Written by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer (Magic Beach, Are We There Yet?), with an original score by Bryony Marks (Barracuda, Summer Heights High), and directed by Tim McGarry (There’s a Sea in My Bedroom, Boy Swallows Universe), Pinocchio is a celebration of courage, love and the spark that makes us human.
Event Details:
Dates: 9 - 19 July 2026
Times: 10:30am, 12pm and 2pm
Suitable for: Children aged 3-8
Location: ACO On The Pier, The Neilson