Pinocchio Returns to Shakespeare’s Globe With New Christmas Cast

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for the return of Pinocchio, its family musical adaptation of the classic children’s story, ahead of a new Christmas run in London.

Lee Braithwaite will reprise the title role following the production’s original performances in 2025, while Gabrielle Brooks joins as the Blue Fairy and Colm Gormley takes on the role of Geppetto.

The musical returns to the Globe Theatre on 28 November 2026 and continues until 3 January 2027.

Who is joining the Pinocchio cast?

Alongside the returning lead, the cast includes Amy Booth-Steel as Giacomo Cricket, the Coachman and Cat, with Luke Brady playing Carpenter and Rabbit Prince Charming.

Kerry Frampton returns as Fox and Ed Gaughan reprises Franzini, while Aya Nakamura and Andrea Sadler return as puppeteers.

The production combines live music, theatrical storytelling and puppetry to retell Carlo Collodi’s classic story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming human.

It is directed by Shakespeare’s Globe Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes, with book and lyrics by Charlie Josephine and music and lyrics by Jim Fortune.

The musical originally premiered in November 2025 and is returning following its first festive season.

When is Pinocchio at Shakespeare’s Globe?

Pinocchio runs from Saturday 28 November 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027, offering performances throughout the Christmas holidays.

The production is recommended for audiences aged five and over, with a running time of approximately two hours and ten minutes, including an interval.

Standing tickets are priced from £5, while seated tickets range from £29 to £89. Half-price seated tickets are available for children under 16.

As the Globe Theatre is an open-air venue, audiences attending winter performances are advised to dress appropriately for the weather.

Tickets are available directly from Shakespeare’s Globe, with the returning musical offering a family theatre option during the festive season.