Last year’s Pinocchio was cut short when lockdown descended on Christmas Eve. But it is back again for 2021 and aiming to complete its run. In these images you can take a look inside the Pinocchio rehearsals. All photos by Richard Gibbons. Pinocchio is at Chichester Festival Theatre from December 18-January 1. Tickets from the CFT.
Geppetto the boatmaker tosses aside a piece of wood; it’s only good for the fire. To his amazement, a voice answers him back. Geppetto picks up the wood and begins to carve – and a small wooden boy is revealed. A puppet which he names Pinocchio.
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The Company in rehearsal for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Alex Webb in rehearsal for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Honami Davies in rehearsal for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Lauren Foord and members of the company
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4The company in rehearsal for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Lyla Garner-Gibbons in rehearsals for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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The company in rehearsals for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Jack Taylor in rehearsal for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Zalia Ali and Georgia Cornell
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Lyla Garner-Gibbons in rehearsals for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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The company in rehearsals for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Jack Taylor in rehearsal for CFYT's Pinocchio 2021 (C) Richard Gibbons
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Zalia Ali and Georgia Cornell