This may sound like heresy, but it is arguable that Shakespeare’s Globe produces some of its best work in the depths of ...

It is “truly enchanting” to watch traditional puppetry at a time when we’re “bombarded by artificially created images”.

While some puppets are enjoying success on the stage, the intricate skills required for long-string marionettes mean they are ...

Good job he looks cute. Pinocchio is operated by three puppeteers on stage - there’s some nice gags about their ‘invisible’ ...

Forget pantos, this thoughtfully staged production of the puppet who came to life is a wonderful festive treat ...

It’s a brave theatregoer who attends an outdoor production at this time of year, but Shakespeare’s Globe has gone all-out on a beautiful, brand-new musical brimming with enough fun and magic to warm ...

Whether you’re seeking family-friendly productions, thought-provoking drama, or toe-tapping musicals, The Market Theatre, ...

So if you manage to get your hands on some tickets, then you are in for a treat. The perfect mix of slapstick humour with a little sprinkle of magic. The Adventures of Pinocchio runs at Belfast's ...

Read our review of family musical *Pinocchio*, now in performances at Shakespeare's Globe to 4 January 2026. Read more theatre reviews on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Pinocchio is the tale of a wooden puppet who just wants to be a real boy. His mischievous nature gets him into plenty of trouble along the way. A new musical tells the story with a whole cast of ...

As everyone looks forward to some downtime as we near the year-end, there’s also something else that theatregoers look forward to: pantomime season. In Joburg, Janice Honeyman always delivers on this ...