Pinocchio
Our ★★★★★ ‘gorgeously enchanting’ (Sunday Mirror) and ★★★★★ ‘truly magical’ (Broadway World) new musical Pinocchio returns to London’s Globe Theatre in winter 2026.
Dreaming of a life beyond his traditional town, restless maverick Geppetto makes a magical wooden puppet called Pinocchio. Together they set out to find family and discover the wonder of being human.
Bring everyone together for ‘one of the best family shows around’ ★★★★ (The Telegraph) – or treat yourself to ‘a great night out’ ★★★★ (The Reviews Hub).
Full of fabulous live music and packed with ‘blissful silliness… and boisterous humour’ ★★★★ (The Guardian), this is ‘a wonderful festive treat’ ★★★★ (Independent) for everybody age 5 and up.
Do not miss this ★★★★★ ‘beautiful new musical’ (WhatsOnStage), written by Charlie Josephine (I, Joan, Globe; Cowbois, Royal Court) and Jim Fortune (Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear, National), directed by Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes.
‘What’s love? Well that’s a big thing to explain.’
DETAILS
Book now to secure your tickets at 2025 prices.
TICKETS
Galleries (Seating) £75-£25
Standing £10, £5
Half-price seated tickets for under-16s are available for all performances.
This event is on-site in the Globe Theatre.
Running time 2 hours 10 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Terms and conditions
A £2.50 transaction fee per order applies online and over the telephone. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be sat separately. Prices subject to change, book now to secure the best tickets at the best prices.
Artwork: Lisa Sheehan
Art Direction: Kim Garrity
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Find assisted performances for this event and explore our provisions for Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people below.
Reviews
(2025 production)
★★★★★
‘Gorgeously enchanting. Pinocchio is brought exquisitely to life’
SUNDAY MIRROR
★★★★★
‘Brimming with fun and magic’
WHATSONSTAGE
★★★★★
‘A radiant and heartfelt triumph’
BROADWAY WORLD
★★★★
‘One of the best family shows around’
THE TELEGRAPH
★★★★
‘Full of heart… A wonderful festive treat’
INDEPENDENT
★★★★
‘Heart-warming… witty and poignant’
THE GUARDIAN
★★★★
‘Brings plenty of Christmas cheer’
THE STANDARD
★★★★
‘Full of fabulous live music… and step-perfect, effervescent dance numbers’
THE REVIEWS HUB
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CREATIVES
Associate Director
Roberta Zuric
Book and Lyrics
Charlie Josephine
Casting Associate
Alice Walters
Casting Director
Becky Paris CDG
Choreographer
Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu
Choreographic Assistant (Placement)
Lilia Rowe
Designer
Grace Smart
Director
Sean Holmes
Music and Lyrics
Jim Fortune
New Work Associate
Guy Jones
Orchestrator
Zac Gvi
Puppetry Direction and Design
Peter O'Rourke
Sound Designer
Tony Gayle
Voice Coach
Liz Flint
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ACCESS
Our Access Scheme offers additional information on suitable seating, and adjusted ticket pricing for audience members with access needs.
Assisted performances for this event will be added soon.
We also provide Access Resources for Audio Described and Relaxed performances. These will be added in time for the first of each of those access performances and will be available for all performances after that date. You can access the Visual Story for the 2025 production (PDF – opens in a new tab). Please note, cast and production details are subject to change.
Assisted Performances for Pinocchio
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