Illyria - Pinocchio

About the show

Childless toymaker Geppetto makes a wooden puppet – little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for adventure and runs away, but instead of excitement only finds glorious attractions containing hidden dangers.
He returns home hoping to be showered with sympathy and learns his tribulations are just beginning. Running away hasn’t worked; lying won’t work; he must become a real boy to achieve the belonging he craves.

Collodi’s classic has been translated into no fewer than 260 languages since it was first published in 1883. Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a thrilling musical outdoor show.

Age advisory: 5yrs+
Bring seating/blankets.
Refreshments/bar/teas/cakes by Friends of Bude Sea Pool.

This performance is one of 50+ professional Open Air and Indoor Theatre, Music, Comedy & Poetry events taking place in Bude during 2026.