Pinocchio - (Plays for Young People) (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Unicorn Theatre, London, in November 2022.

About the Author

Eve Leigh is an award-winning, internationally recognised writer working between theatre, screen, games, installation, and digital art. Plays include Flächenbrand (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.