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Outdoor Theatre – Pinocchio

Join Illyria as they return to Corfe Castle this summer with Oliver Gray's adaptation of Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio.

  • Booking essential

A wooden puppet runs away yearning for adventure, but instead finds cruel bosses, con-artists and exciting attractions which always contain hidden dangers. How can he ever become a real boy when even the lies he tells to cover up awkward truths are as plain as the nose on his face?

Running time: 95-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval.

Recommended for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome).

Bring your own blankets, cushions, and camping-chairs, come prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine!

Gates open at 6pm, the performance will start at 7pm

Ticket Prices: Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) - £50 Family (1 adult & up to 3 children) - £30 Adult - £20 Child (5-17) - £10 Under 5 – Free

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
Child £10.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Family (1A+3C)£30.00
Family (2A+3C)£50.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

This is a family friendly event.

Meeting point

This event will take place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle. Ticket will be checked at the main castle gates. Gates open at 6pm, performance begins at 7pm.

What to bring and wear

Bring your own blankets, cushions, and camping-chairs and bring lots of layers as the summer evenings can become chilly.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Outer Bailey with step free access. For any further accessibility information please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01929 481294

Other

Gates open 6pm, performance begins at 7pm. Please allow 10-15 minutes to walk from our car park to the castle entrance. Performance will go ahead come rain or shine, it will only be cancelled if it is unsafe to go ahead.

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