Pinocchio
Audiences follow restless maverick Geppetto and his magical wooden puppet, Pinocchio, as they embark on an adventure to find family and explore what it means to be human. The production fills the open playhouse with original live music, inventive puppetry, and festive theatrical storytelling. Spectators can watch from seated wooden galleries or as standing groundlings in the yard.
What to Expect
Enchanting family musical featuring live music and puppetry at the Globe.
Event Details
Duration
2 hours 10 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Ages
5+
Neighborhood
Bankside
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Shakespeare's Globe
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children aged 5 and up
Vibe
Magical and playful
Energy Level
Low
Budget
£££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Galleries (seating) £88–£28; standing £10 or £5. Half-price seated tickets are available for under-16s for all performances. The stated galleries price includes a £3 per-order transaction fee. – Get tickets
- Hours: Relaxed performances: 11:00 AM on 3 December; 2:30 PM on 23 December. Signed performances: 6:30 PM on 17 December; 1:30 PM on 27 December. Audio described performances: 2:30 PM on 19 December and 2 January. Captioned performances: 1:30 PM on 20 December; 6:30 PM on 30 December.
- Accessibility: Assisted performances include Relaxed, BSL signed, Audio Described, and Captioned options, supported by an Access Scheme.
Tips & Advice
- Use the under-16 half-price offer for seated gallery tickets, available across all performances; standing tickets are not included.
- If bringing anyone under 16, ensure an adult accompanies them and do not book separate seats for children.
- Join the free Access Scheme if you need suitable seating or adjusted ticket pricing for access needs.
- Choose a performance with the access format you need; relaxed, signed, audio-described, and captioned dates are scheduled separately.
- Allow 2 hours and 10 minutes for the show, including its 20-minute interval, when arranging onward travel or plans.
Special Events & Promotions
- Under-16s can get half-price seated tickets for all performances.
- Relaxed performances are on December 3 and 23.
- Signed performances are on December 17 and 27.
- Audio-described performances are on December 19 and January 2.
- Captioned performances are on December 20 and 30.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the production suitable for, and what are the rules for children?
It is for ages 5 and up. Under-16s must attend with an adult and cannot be seated separately.
How long does the performance last?
Allow 2 hours 10 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
What can audiences expect to see and hear?
The story follows Geppetto and his magical wooden puppet, with live music and puppetry.
Are there performances with access provisions?
Yes. Relaxed, signed, audio-described and captioned performances are scheduled on selected dates. The Access Scheme provides information about suitable seating and adjusted ticket pricing.
Are seated and standing audience options available?
Yes. You can watch from the galleries or as a standing audience member in the yard.
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