PINOCCHIO

17 Nov – 24 Dec 2022

Wild Rice @ Funan

In this cheekily on-the-nose musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Wild Rice brings one of the world’s most beloved characters to the Singapore stage. Meet Pinocchio, a wooden puppet crafted with loving care by Geppetto – a kind, humble carpenter who has always dreamt of becoming a father.

With a wish and a touch of fairy magic, Pinocchio springs to life… but there are some strings attached! To become a real boy, Pinocchio must first prove himself to be brave, kind and true. It’s a challenge the little puppet is determined to overcome – until he is led astray by a pair of wily con artists, and swept up in a madcap misadventure that takes him from the tempting promise of the circus to the deepest depths of the fathomless sea.

Directed by Pam Oei, Pinocchio is a brand-new, original musical written by Thomas Lim, with lyrics by Joel Tan and music by Julian Wong. Our fabulous cast includes Mae Elliessa as Pinocchio, Ebi Shankara as Geppetto and Siti Khalijah Zainal as G-Hopper, as well as the adorable First Stage Kids – making a welcome return to the stage after three long years!

A hilarious and heartwarming celebration of family, friendship and the importance of being true to yourself, Pinocchio is the perfect holiday treat for you and your loved ones. Wood we lie to you? 🤥

Duration: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes (including intermission)
IMDA Rating: General

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Previews – Thu 17 Nov & Fri 18 Nov, 7.30pm / Sat 19 Nov, 2.30pm
$25, $35, $60, $70

Tue, Wed & Thu, 7:30pm
$30, $40, $70, $80

Fri, 7:30pm /  Sat, 2:30pm & 7:30pm / Sun, 2:30pm / Sun 11 & 18 Dec, 7:30pm
$35, $45, $75, $90

 

Rating / Age Limit

  • Rating: General
  • No admission for patrons below 3 years of age.
  • Patrons 3 years and above must purchase tickets for entry.
  • Admission is subject to tickets produced at the entrance.

As part of Wild Rice’s mission to make theatre accessible to people from all walks of life, we will be presenting the following access performances of Pinocchio! Please book tickets for the dates below if you require these services during the show.

 AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE WITH TOUCH TOUR
3 DEC 2022, 2:30PM (TOUCH TOUR STARTS AT 1:15PM)

A live commentary on the visual elements of Pinocchio will be offered throughout the show, relayed to audience members via their own mobile devices and headphones. There will be an accompanying tactile tour of the stage, set and props.

Listen to pre-show notes:

 

RELAXED PERFORMANCE
4 DEC 2022, 2:30PM

Minor modifications will be made to the show, such as reduced sound levels, to accommodate individuals with neurodiverse needs. A break area will be available for audiences who would like to step out at any time.

Feel free to download our visual story to prepare you for Pinocchio.

DOWNLOAD VISUAL STORY
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
7 & 8 DEC 2022, 7:30PM

An electronic text display placed near the stage will provide real-time description of what the actors are saying or singing, as well as the sound effects and music used on stage. Please book seats in Balcony 1 for the best view of the captions.

Mae Elliessa
Ebi Shankara
Siti Khalijah Zainal
Dwayne Lau
Michelle Ler
Vester Ng

First Stage Kids

CAST A
Aerin Chew
Jacob Cotting-Yeo
Isabella Jong
Destinee Tan
Kate Tay
Shannon Teo

CAST B
Teagan Chan
Edward Lysander Clark
Edlin Lim
Aria Rei Tan
Elise Thoo
Zickry Ilhan

Musicians

Keyboardist Joel Nah
Guitarist Feri Susanto
Bassist Colin Yong
Bassist Brandon Wong
Drummer Rizal Sanip

Playwright Thomas Lim
Director Pam Oei
Lyricist Joel Tan
Composer & Arranger Julian Wong
Music Director Joel Nah
Choreographer Gino Babagay
Set Designer Wong Chee Wai
Lighting Designer Mac Chan
Sound Designer Shah Tahir
Multimedia Designers Koo Chia Meng & Max Liang
Costume Designer Tube Gallery
Props Designer Joyce Gan
Hair Designer Ashley Lim
Make-Up Designer Bobbie Ng