Pinocchio

Pinocchio

Aya took to the iconic Globe stage as an original cast member and puppeteer in the world premiere of Pinocchio.

Dreaming of a life beyond his traditional town, restless maverick Geppetto makes a magical wooden puppet called Pinocchio. Together they set out to find family and discover the wonder of being human.

★★★★★
“Gorgeously enchanting. Pinocchio is brought exquisitely to life”

Sunday Mirror

★★★★★
“Brimming with fun and magic….Pinocchio is masterfully handled by puppeteers Stan Middleton, Aya Nakamura and Andrea Sadler.”

whatsonstage

★★★★★
“A radiant and heartfelt triumph.”
“The creation of the puppet of Pinocchio is a moment of real theatrical wonder. Led by three exceptional puppeteers including Stan Middleton, Aya Nakamura and Andrea Sadler the puppet is a breathtaking achievement. “

Broadway World
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson
Credit: Johan Persson

★★★★
“Full of heart… A wonderful festive treat”

Independent

★★★★
“One of the best family shows around”

Telegraph

★★★★
“Heart-warming… witty and poignant”

Guardian

More details at Shakespeare’s Globe Website

Cast

  • Pinocchio: Lee Braithwaite 
  • Boy Pinocchio: Ethan Bruce-Konuah 
  • Ensemble / Swing: Jennifer Caldwell 
  • Carpenter / Rabbit / Prince Charming: Michael Elcock
  •  Fox / Snail Maid: Kerry Frampton 
  • Ensemble / Swing: Jamal Franklin
  • Franzini: Ed Gaughan 
  • Geppetto: Nick Holder 
  • Ensemble / Swing: Lizzy Ives 
  • Boy Pinocchio: Asa Jones 
  • Blue Fairy / Cat: Lucy McCormick 
  • Puppeteer: Stan Middleton 
  • Ensemble / Swing: Kody Mortimer 
  • Puppeteer: Aya Nakamura
  • Puppeteer: Andrea Sadler 
  • Giacomo Cricket / The Coachman: Steven Webb

Musicians

  • Music Director / Piano: Benjamin Holder
  • Saxophone / Clarinet: Ewan Bleach
  • Double Bass: Myra Brownbridge
  • Guitar: Charlie Laffer
  • Percussion: Saleem Raman

Stage Management

  • Assistant Stage Manager: James Goldworthy
  • Deputy Stage Manager: Katherine Huddleston
  • Stage Management Placement: Arden Grant-Davie
  • Stage Manager: Linda Fitzpatrick

Creatives

  • Director: Sean Holmes (Globe Associate Artistic Director)
  • Associate Director: Roberta Zuric
  • Book and Lyrics: Charlie Josephine
  • Music and Lyrics: Jim Fortune
  • Casting Director: Becky Paris CDG
  • Casting Associate: Alice Walters
  • Choreographer: Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu
  • Choreographic Assistant (Placement): Lilia Rowe
  • Designer: Grace Smart
  • New Work Associate: Guy Jones
  • Orchestrator: Zac Gvi
  • Puppetry Direction and Design: Peter O’Rourke
  • Sound Designer: Tony Gayle
  • Voice Coach: Liz Flint