Production images released for Pinocchio at Shakepeare's Globe

Emmie Newitt 5 December, 2025, 13:54

Charlie Josephine's new musical, inspired by the children’s book by Carlo Collodi, is currently having its debut at Shakespeare's Globe over the festive season.

pinocchio globe theatre The company of Pinocchio at Shakespeare's Globe. Photo by Johan Persson.

Directed by Sean Holmes, the cast of Pinocchio includes Lee Braithwaite (The Other Place, National Theatre) as Pinocchio, Michael Elcock (Romeo and Juliet, Globe) as Carpenter / Rabbit Prince Charming, Kerry Frampton (Rough Magic, Globe) as Fox, Ed Gaughan (A Winter’s Tale, Globe) as Stromboli, Nick Holder (London Road, National Theatre) as Geppetto, Lucy McCormick (Troilus and Cressida, Globe) as Blue Fairy / Cat, and Steven Webb (Shucked, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) as Jiminy Cricket / Coachman.

Jennifer Caldwell, Jamal Franklin, Lizzy Ives, Kody Mortimer complete the cast as Ensemble / Swing, and Stan Middleton, Aya Nakamura and Andrea Sadler join the company as Puppeteers.

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Pinocchio follows a wooden puppet brought to life by woodcarver and restless wanderer Geppetto. Together, Pinocchio and Geppetto embark on a series of adventures, encountering many weird and wonderful characters, and learning about freedom and family, and the true meaning of what makes you human.

Pinocchio plays at the Shakespeare Globe until 4 January 2026.

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