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Outdoor theatre: Illyria present Pinocchio at Hatchlands Park

Bring a picnic, sit back and enjoy Carlo Collodi’s classic story of Pinocchio as Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show.

  • Booking essential

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.

Running time is approximately 95 minutes (including a 20 minute interval).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £19.51
Child Under 5 years£0.00
Child 5-16 years£10.84
Concession Registered carer - one per paid booking£0.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0333 666 4466 Ticket price includes a booking fee. Tickets sold by Illyria, please contact them for queries.

Suitability

Recommended for children aged 5 yrs+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at our Visitor Reception to present your tickets. The performance takes place on the west lawn in front of the house. Gates open at 5.30pm.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather conditions on the night. Lawn chairs and picnics are very welcome.

Accessibility

The west lawn is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Other

This is an open-air event and will go ahead in all weather conditions.

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