By Eve Leigh (author) Part of the Plays for Young People series
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Sometimes a lie is a wish.
Once upon a time there was a lonely carpenter, a curious cat, and a little wooden puppet who one day came to life...
In this spectacular new version of the much-loved classic tale, Pinocchio discovers why it's best to always tell the truth. With a touch of magic from the blue fairy, enter a world of gingerbread villages and snow-capped mountains in this adventure of friendship and family, written by award-winning and internationally recognised writer Eve Leigh.
An entertaining adaptation of the popular fairytale for children 6+ and for teachers looking for a new play to introduce to students.
Adapted by Eve Leigh, winner of the Jerwood / Royal Court New Playwright Award in 2019 (with Jasmine Lee-Jones), a Women's Prize for Playwriting Finalist in 2020, and shortlisted for the Bruntwood Prize in 2019.
This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Unicorn Theatre, London, in November 2022.
A Preview of Pinocchio is available here.
Eve Leigh is an award-winning, internationally recognised writer working between theatre, screen, games, installation, and digital art. Plays include Flachenbrand (Theater Bonn); Midnight Movie (Royal Court); While You Are Here (The Place/Dance East); The Trick (Bush Theatre, national tour); Spooky Action at a Distance (Royal Court / RWCMD); The Curtain (Young Vic Taking Part); Stone Face, Silent Planet (Finborough Theatre). Residencies include Royal Court 2019 and 2017, Experimental Stage of the National Theatre of Greece 2017, AIDF Teatr Polski Bydgoszcz 2016. Awards include Berlin Theatertreffen Stueckemarkt selection 2021, Sarah Award for Audio Fiction 2020, Jerwood / Royal Court New Playwright Award 2019 (with Jasmine Lee-Jones), Women's Prize for Playwriting Finalist 2020, Bruntwood Prize shortlist 2019. She is an associate artist at Coney.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Pinocchio - Plays for Young People and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Pinocchio - Plays for Young People features in the following genres: Classic Literature, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Drama / Performing Arts, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Traditional Tales, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Pinocchio - Plays for Young People was written by Eve Leigh and published by Methuen Drama an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pinocchio - Plays for Young People has 64 pages
Yes it is part of Plays for Young People series
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