Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast and creative team for the return of its critically acclaimed family musical Pinocchio, which comes back to the Globe Theatre this festive season following a successful debut in 2025.
Based on Carlo Collodi’s classic stories, Pinocchio features a book and lyrics by Charlie Josephine and music and lyrics by Jim Fortune. The production is directed by Shakespeare’s Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes.
Returning to the production is Lee Braithwaite in the title role, alongside Kerry Frampton as Fox, Ed Gaughan as Franzini, Lizzy Ives as Ensemble/Swing and Kody Mortimer as Ensemble/Swing.
Joining the company for the new run are Liv Alexander as Ensemble/Swing, Amy Booth-Steel as Giacomo Cricket/The Coachman/Cat, Luke Brady as Carpenter/Rabbit Prince Charming, Gabrielle Brooks as Blue Fairy, Josh Butler as Ensemble/Swing and Colm Gormley as Geppetto.
The puppetry team includes returning performers Aya Nakamura and Andrea Sadler, joined by Bartolomeo Bartolini.
Sean Holmes said: “I’m delighted that our production of Pinocchio is returning this Christmas to the Globe. We were immensely proud of the show and the response from audiences who loved its humour, heart and honesty. We look forward to welcoming a whole new audience to experience this magical festive musical.”
The production premiered in November 2025 and proved a major success with audiences and critics alike. More than 33,000 people attended the original run, with The Telegraph describing it as “the most enchanting show of the season”.
The creative team includes Associate Director Roberta Zuric, Choreographer Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu, Designer Grace Smart, Puppetry Director and Designer Peter O’Rourke, Orchestrator Zac Gvi and Sound Designer Tony Gayle.
Pinocchio is one of Shakespeare’s Globe’s festive offerings for 2026 and will once again transform Carlo Collodi’s beloved tale into a joyful theatrical adventure for audiences of all ages.
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