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The Redditch Advertiser Archives – 9 March 2016

The iconic and much loved Pinocchio comes to Redditch’s Palace
Theatre - 2016

THE Ballet Theatre UK is bringing the iconic and much loved tale of Pinocchio to Redditch's
Palace Theatre.
This family show, designed to please children, and the child in every adult, is the company's
12th new production.
Join them as they tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine with but only one wish…
to become a real boy.
Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he
overcomes obstacles, faces consequences, and even ends up in the belly of a whale yet
proves to all that dreams really do come true.
Pinocchio is joined by characters such as Gepetto, The Blue Fairy, and Jiminy Cricket, who will
take you on a heartfelt journey of discovery.
Set to a stunning classical score this original production will delight ballet audiences and
families alike and promises to carve a new love for Pinocchio through the magic of classical
dance.
This fantasy production fuses theatre, stage craft and shadow puppetry with classical dance
to entertain and enthral all ages.
The show is on Wednesday, March 30 at 2.30pm.
Tickets are available in person or at the box office on 01527 65203 priced £18 (£17 senior
discount and £13 children) inclusive of booking fee £1 per seat up to a maximum £4.
For more information, visit redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk.

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