Rocking Music Theatre Pinocchio

Windmill Theatre returns to Sydney, following the success of multi award-winning School Dance, with a rollicking revision of the classic tale of a wooden boy with a nose for trouble. Pinocchio, a show for all the family, plays at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 11 April – 4 May before touring to Broadway in 2015 for a season at New Victory Theater, New York.

The much loved tale by Carlo Collodi is given a 21st century spin and retold as a witty, rocking, music theatre spectacular; a mix of classic theatre fun and a celebration of the 'whatever' generation. Rosemary Myers directs a wonderfully physical performance from Nathan O'Keefe as Pinocchio, with Jonathon Oxlade (School Dance) as Cricket and Paul Capsis as the mercurial Stromboli.

For kids brought up on Australian Idol, this fable of conscience and belonging is given a new dimension by the Windmill Theatre team, with pop/rock ballads performed by live musicians.

Pinocchio

Sydney Theatre Company and Sydney Opera House

Based on the books by Carlo Collodi

Created by Rosemary Myers with writer Julianne O'Brien

11 April - 4 May, 2014.

Opening Performance: Sunday 13 April 2014 at 1pm

Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House.

Director: Rosemary Myers. Composer/Musical Director: Jethro Woodward.

Designer: Jonathon Oxlade. Video Designer: Chris More. Lighting Designer: Geoff Cobham. Movement: Carol Wellman Kelly.

Cast: Paul Capsis, Danielle Catanzariti, Jude Henshall, Luke Joslin, Nathan O'Keefe, Jonathon Oxlade, Alirio Zavarce

Recommended for ages 7+

Box Office: 02 9250 1777. sydneytheatre.com.au

Tickets: $40 - $70 (fees apply)

Suncorp Twenties become available for Pinocchio from 1 April 2014. Suncorp Twenties (a selection of $20 tickets for every performance) are released for sale each Tuesday at 9am for the following week’s shows (Monday to Sunday).

Audi Night with the Actors: Wednesday 23 April 6.30pm (post-show)

Photographer: Tony Lewis.