Pinocchio presented by Illyria
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 the lies he tells are as plain as the nose on his face?
- Booking essential
Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260 languages since it was published in 1883, and has never been out of print. Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece of wood to make a puppet – little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for adventure and runs away, but instead of excitement only finds glorious attractions containing hidden dangers. He returns home hoping to be showered with sympathy and learns his tribulations are just beginning. Running away hasn’t worked; lying won’t work; he must become a real boy to achieve the belonging he craves. Collodi describes the development from puppet to real boy in the same way that useless green timber is matured into useful well-seasoned wood – a transformation only achieved through trials of water and fire. Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £19.00 |
| Child | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call Online sales only
- Meeting point
This is an outdoor event. Please meet at the Main Gate and travel through to the Lake Area.
- What to bring and wear
Bring your comfy seats for the show, bring a picnic and dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
There are toilet facilities, an accessible toilet and a baby changing facility. Grounds - partly accessible, some hard standing paths near cafe, wider Forest paths are grass and can be very muddy in winter. Mobility parking - in Shell House car park
Upcoming events
Children’s Woodland Wellness Workshops
Join Hannah from Rainbow Relaxation in the Forest setting for a workshop based around yoga and mindfulness in nature.
Walk with Us
Join us for an hour long, gentle walk around the enchanting Hatfield Forest. Running on alternate Wednesdays and Fridays, everyone is welcome on our walks for wellness.
Breathwork in the Forest
A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.
Breathe & Journal
Perfect for anyone that wants to work on their mind, body and soul by layering up healing modalities. We will combine breathwork and journaling to relax, release and restore.