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Pinocchio the musical reveals cast as it prepares to return to Shakespeare’s Globe
The fairytale musical returns to the Globe this festive season
Pinocchiohas revealed its cast and crew as the musical prepares to make a return to Shakespeare’s Globe. First premiering on the Globe stage in November 2025, the show is back for a magical run over the coming festive season.
Lee Braithwaite will return as Pinocchio, alongside Kerry Frampton as Fox, Ed Gaughan as Franzini, Lizzy Ives and Kody Mortimer as Ensemble/Swing. Joining the cast are Liv Alexander and Josh Butler, both as ensemble/swing, Olivier Award nominee Amy Booth-Steel as Giacomo Cricket, the Coachman and Cat, Luke Brady as Carpenter and Rabbit Prince Charming, Gabrielle Brooks as Blue Fairy, and Colm Gormley as Geppetto. Aya Nakamura and Andrea Sadler return as puppeteers with Bartolomeo Bartolini joining them.
Based on the original stories by Carlo Collodi, the musical has a book and lyrics by Charlie Josephine and music and lyrics by Jim Fortune. The show is directed by Shakespeare’s Globe associate artistic director Sean Holmes, who previously directed Romeo and Juliet at the Globe in 2025. Also on the creative team are 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.
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.”
Pinocchio will run at Shakespeare’s Globe from 28 November until 3 January. Tickets are available now – find yours here.
