Theatre

Faced with winding up his failing business, Geppetto, an elderly woodcarver, creates one final wooden puppet that he calls Pinocchio. When the puppet magically springs to life, Geppetto treats the playful lad like his own son. One day, a rascally ringmaster and band of ruffians arrive in town, tricking the naïve Pinocchio into joining the circus. A series of misadventures follow, as Pinocchio is placed under a curse and turned into a donkey, swallowed by a giant fish, and even attacked with a cannon by the ringmaster! Can the lovable puppet, with help from his friends Jiminy the chirpy cricket, Nemi the clownfish and the luminous Blue Fairy, overcome these perils and be reunited with his father? Will Pinocchio see his dream of becoming a real boy come true?

With striking sets, endearing characters and a series of catchy numbers, the Guangdong Province Puppet Art Theater’s toe-tapping musical spins an enchanting tale for all ages. Join Pinocchio on his timeless journey of discovery about growing up, the importance of family ties, and the power of dreams.