Organization

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Victoria Simmonds

Pinocchio

Soprano

Mary Plazas

The Blue Fairy

Baritone

Jonathan Summers

Geppetto

Tenor

Allan Clayton

Lampwick

Mark Wilde

Conductor

David Parry

Anthony Kraus

Stage director

Martin Duncan

Set designer

Francis O'Connor

Costume designer

Lighting designer

Davy Cunningham

Choreographer

Nick Winston

Rebecca Bottone

Cricket

Parrott

Bass

Graeme Broadbent

Puppeteer

Ape-Judge

Ringmaster

Countertenor

James Laing

Coachman

Carole Wilson

Pigeon

Snail

Opera North

English

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Newcastle-on-Tyne

United Kingdom

Theatre Royal

London

Sadler's Wells

Belfast

Grand Opera House

Salford Quays

The Lowry

Quays Theatre

Nottingham

Leeds

Grand Theatre

Maidstone

Opera North’s enchanting staging of The Adventures of Pinocchio, Jonathan Dove’s 21st opera, is a wittily inventive feast for the eyes and ears. A full-length, through-composed grand opera with 29 characters, a sizeable chorus and a profound symphonic score, it is overflowing with visual delights. A sublime achievement by Martin Duncan and team, this production shines a bright new light on Collodi’s dream-like original story, full of charm, darkness and magic. The superb ensemble stars Victoria Simmonds in the title role, and the orchestra and chorus respond splendidly under David Parry’s vibrant baton. This is a wonderful chance for children and adults to relive an exhilarating theatre experience at home.

Leeds Castle

The Adventures of Pinocchio Dove

Approved

Leeds Grand Theatre

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Crew