Pinocchio - Globe
Shakespeare's Globe, London
‘a wonderful festive treat’ ★★★★ (Independent)
28 Nov 2026 - 2 Jan 2027
Suitable for 5-100 years
The ★★★★★ ‘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.
2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Globe Theatre
Age
Ages 5+.
Start date
28th November, 2026
End date
3rd January, 2027
Pinocchio - Globe cast and creative team
Book & Lyrics: Charlie Josephine
Music & Lyrics: Jim Fortune
Director: Sean Holmes
Choreography: Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu
Sets & Costumes: Grace Smart
Sound: Tony Gayle
Relaxed:
Thursday, 3rd December, 11:00am
Wednesday, 23rd December, 2:30pm
Captioned:
Sunday, 20th December, 1:30pm
Wednesday, 30th December, 6:30pm
BSL Signed:
Thursday, 17th December, 6:30pm
Sunday, 27th December, 1:30pm
Audio Described:
Saturday, 19th December, 2:30pm
Saturday, 2nd January, 2:30pm
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Address and Contact Info
Shakespeare's Globe
21 New Globe Walk
Bankside
London
SE1 9DT
Nearest Station: Blackfriars, London Bridge
Nearest Park: Tate Community Garden