Current Productions

Pinocchio


Following last years production of A Christmas Carol, the Travelling Players return with yet another thrilling festive show. This year they turn their quirky storytelling, song, merriment and mischief to the wonderful mis-adventures of Pinocchio! The story of a wooden marionette who wants to become a real boy.  

Pinocchio has a nose that grows with each little fib, is naive, stubborn, thoughtless and very easily led; so watch as he falls in with the rascally fox and cat, gasp as he flies on the back of a pigeon, marvel as he is swallowed by a giant shark, doubt as he waits for gold coins to grow on a vine and wonder as he is turned into a donkey … if he will ever become a real boy!  

We promise you live action, music, surprises, a puppet or two, a lot of laughs and a thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable adventure!  

It is said that it takes a village to raise a child and that’s true of bringing Pinocchio to life. A massive thank you to the Pinocchio team of creatives:

Dom Phillips – Co- Producer, Travelling Player

Clive Holland – Co-Producer, Writer

George Attwill – Travelling Player 

Jessie-May Clarke – Travelling Player

David Calais – Composer

Eleanor Lindsay – Costume Assistant

Tilly Phillips – Props Assistant

Kathryn Coyle – Poster Design

Lucy Phillips – Director

Jo Billingham – Choreography

Kealy Whenray – Producer

Pinocchio is a co-production between Forest Forge Theatre Company, Mischievous Theatre, and Bumblefly Theatre Company. This tour been made possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England.

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Tour Dates

Please see below for our upcoming tour dates.

For tickets and further information, please contact venues directly unless otherwise stated.

Friday 5th December 2025

Time:
6:30 pm

Location:
Carvers Clubhouse, Ringwood, BH24 1JD

Saturday 6th December 2025 (Relaxed Performance)

Time:
2:30 pm

Location:
Carvers Clubhouse, Ringwood, BH24 1JD

Tuesday 9th December 2025

Time:
1:00 pm

Location:
Beaucroft School, Wimborne BH21 2SS

Wednesday 10th December 2025

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Ampfield Village Hall, Romsey, SO51 9BJ

Thursday 11th December 2025

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwood, BH24 2ET

Friday 12th December 2025

Time:
6:30 pm

Location:
St Marybourne Village Centre, Andover, SP11 6BE

Saturday 13th December 2025

Time:
2:30 pm

Location:
Palace Court Theatre, Bournemouth, BH1 2ET

Monday 15th December 2025

Time:
1:30 pm

Location:
Swathling School, Southampton, SO17 3SZ

Tuesday 16th December 2025

Time:
1:30 pm

Location:
Huish Primary School, Yeovil, B201AY

Wednesday 17th December 2025

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Fordingbridge Town Hall, SP6 1AS

Friday 19th December 2025

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Broadchalke Village Hall, SP5 5DN

Saturday 20th December 2025

Time:
2:30 pm

Location:
The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SB

Saturday 20th December 2025

Time:
7:00 pm

Location:
The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SB

Monday 22nd December 2025

Time:
2:30 pm

Location:
Alderholt Village Hall, SP6 3RB

Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Mottisfont Village Hall, SO51 0LX

Wednesday 24th December 2025

Time:
1:30 pm

Location:
King Edwards Hall, West Tytherley, SP5 1JX

Friday 2nd January 2026

Time:
6:30 pm

Location:
Gussage All Saints Village Hall, Wimborne BH21 5ET

Saturday 3rd January 2026

Time:
6:30 pm

Location:
Awbridge Village Hall, Romsey, SO51 0HG

Sunday 4th January 2026

Time:
3:00 pm

Location:
Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton, SO40 8FT

Tuesday 6th January 2026

Time:
6:30 pm

Location:
New Milton Scout HQ

Wednesday 7th January 2026

Time:
11:15 am

Location:
St Swithuns School, Winchester, SO21 1HA

Thursday 8th January 2026

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Jubilee Hall, Fawley, SO45 1DF

Friday 9th January 2026

Time:
6:00 pm

Location:
Downton Memorial Hall, Salisbury, SP5 3NB

Saturday 10th January 2026

Time:
7:00 pm

Location:
Wallington Village Hall, Fareham, PO16 8ST

Sunday 11th January 2026

Time:
2:00 pm

Location:
Ringwood Waldorf School, BH24 2NN