Archive: Northern Ballet’s Pinocchio was scheduled at Buxton Opera House on 8 February 2022.

In a faraway land, a hard-working and lonely carpenter wishes for his puppet Pinocchio to come to life.

By the magic of a wishing well his dream comes true! Pinocchio is playful and mischievous and must prove himself worthy of becoming a real boy. Join Pinocchio on his adventure as he discovers that where there is love and honesty, there is always magic.

Performers onstage in Northern Ballet’s PinocchioA performer holding a puppet-like dancer onstage

The 40-minute ballet was created for young children and their families to experience dance, music and theatre together.

Northern Ballet announced it as its eighth ballet created specifically for young children.

A performer in a patterned costume onstage

Pinocchio marked the choreographic debut of Northern Ballet’s then junior soloist Gavin McCaig. Ian Stephens composed the music; Northern Ballet’s 2022 season announcement said its productions were accompanied live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

This original ballet is based on The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.

The production was advertised as suitable for ages three and over.

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Pinocchio was scheduled at Buxton Opera House on Tuesday 8 February 2022.

See Northern Ballet and Buxton Opera House for more information.

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN

T: 01298 72190

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