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The cast of Pinocchio on stage wearing white and blue outfits while being lit with purple stage lights.

Pinocchio

Pantomime will be making a magical return to the Alhambra Theatre this festive season with the spectacular new panto adventure, Pinocchio.

Comedy sensation and Bradford panto legend Billy Pearce leads the cast as toymaker Geppetto, with his prize creation Pinocchio transforming from the famous puppet to a real boy, whose nose grows every time he tells a lie. Joining Billy is Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne who will take on the role of the evil Stromboli, and Drag Superstar, Singer and Television Personality Courtney Act as the Blue Faerie.

Joining Billy, Chris and Courtney will be panto veteran Steve Arnott as Dame Rita Rigatoni and performer Ewan Goddard, as the titular role Pinocchio. West Yorkshire local Sarah Pearson makes a welcome return to Bradford, she will be joined by Leeds-born Monique Ashe-Palmer, with the Yorkshire performers taking on the evil duo of the Fox and Cat. West-End performer Nicholas McLean completes the line up, appearing as Jiminy Cricket.

Featuring stunning sets and costumes, fantastic special effects and plenty of laugh-out-loud comedy, the 2024 Alhambra Theatre panto is guaranteed to be a spectacle!

"...No panto does it quite like the Alhambra panto." Telegraph and Argus on Cinderella 2023/24

“Packed with energy, colour and flair, the panto has it all, from costumes and settings which are a feast of colour to slick song and dance chorus numbers and a live orchestra.” 
Chronicle Live on Crossroads’ production of Pinocchio
 

Pinocchio Artwork

Venue

The Alhambra Theatre

Dates

7 Dec 2024 - 19 Jan 2025

Running time

2 hours 5 minutes

Price

£14.25 - £45.75

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Relaxed Performances - Tuesday 7 January 2025

To make the pantomime performance as accessible as possible we are delighted to offer two relaxed performances of Pinocchio at 1pm and 6pm on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

A relaxed performance is a show that's been adapted to suit people who might require a more relaxed environment when going to the theatre. Usually these are adults or children with learning difficulties, autism or sensory communication disorders. Relaxed performances provide the exact same production that a typical audience would enjoy, but with an atmosphere and attitude in the auditorium which makes everyone feel safe and comfortable.

At a relaxed performance you are free to:

  • Come and go from the auditorium as you wish, even during the show
  • Express yourself as loudly as you like, or with physical movement, without judgement

You may also notice:

  • Altered sound and lighting to reduce sensory overload
  • Chill-out areas for people to enjoy before, during or after the show
  • These performances are BSL interpreted
  • Have access to a Visual Story to familiarise yourself with the theatre and show before your visit

Tickets are £14.25 - to book, call the Box Office on 01274 432000.


 

  • Actors Chris Gascoyne and Billy Pearce on stage as Geppetto and Stromboli
  • Billy Pearce and Ewan Goddard on stage as Geppetto and Pinocchio with dancers dressed in bright clown outfits around them and a set of blue and red lights.
  • Drag star Courtney Act on stage in Pinocchio dressed in a blue dress with silver wand.
  • Billy Pearce stands on stage as Geppetto in Pinocchio
  • Cast of the pantomime Pinocchio with young dancers on stage with hanging stars and green stage lights.
  • Nicholas McClean on stage in Pinocchio dressed in a green jacket and top hat as Jiminy Cricket.
  • Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne on stage as Stromboli with red stage lights and a sign that reads Fantasy Island.
  • Panto dame Steve Arnott on stage in Pinocchio dressed in a red and yellow dress with a cast of dancers in the background.
  • Actors Sarah Pearson and Monique Ashe Palmer on stage in Pinocchio dressed as a Fox and Cat.

Discounts

Bradford Theatres Friends

£2.50 off two tickets

Concessions

£3 off all areas (available 7 - 19 December 2024 excluding Sat 14 & Sun 15 Dec mats, and available 2 - 19 January 2025)

Groups

8+: £24.75 and every 13th seat free (best available seats, available on Tuesday and Wednesday eves from 2 January 2025)
12+: Every 13th ticket free 
20+: £3 off and every 13th seat free

Schools & Colleges

Pre Christmas Performances: Students £11, Supervisors £15 and 1 free supervisor seat with every 10 students (midweek matinees between Tuesday 10 - Thursday 19 December 2024)
January Performances: Students £9.50, Supervisors £15 and 1 free supervisor seat with every 10 students (midweek matinees between Wednesday 8 - Thursday 16 January 2025)

Family Tickets (for four, including 2 or 3 children aged 16 or under)

£97 Dress Circle Rows J, K & L; £63 Upper Circle (Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 December, 7.15pm only)

£97 best available Stalls / Dress Circle seats; £63 Upper Circle (Tuesday - Thursday, 7.15pm from 2 January 2025)

Boxes (seat 4)

£91 - £143

Lounges (seat 7 or 8)

£243.25 - £366

Please note that all discounts are subject to availability and may not be applicable. See our T&Cs for further information.

To book a lounge or box, wheelchair position, or for an access assisted performance (captioned, audio described, signed) where applicable, please contact the box office on 01274 432000.

For groups of 20+ please contact 01274 437788. Maximum of 10 tickets for this event can be booked online.
Babes in arms tickets may be available at some shows but cannot be booked online. Please call the Box Office on 01274 432000 for further information/to book if available.

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