Photos: Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Presents PINOCCHIO

A new production of the classic tale of Pinocchio will be 'joyous, magical fun for all the family', promises its director. Check out photos from the production below.

The family show about a wooden puppet and his adventures as he strives to become a real boy can be seen at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre from 8 to 31 December, and is the first show at the theatre to be directed by new Artistic Director, Paul Robinson.

Paul says "We're throwing everything we have at Pinocchio - it'll be joyous, colourful, magical fun for all the family, with lots of catchy tunes, audience interaction and plenty of local jokes which author Nick Lane has written specially for us."

Nick Lane says: "I'm thrilled to be writing a show for the audiences of Scarborough - it's as delightfully daft as the original story but with a few bonkers surprises."

The show stars Joseph Hardy in the title role, while other cast members Pérola Congo, Anne-Marie Piazza, and Elliott Rennie play nearly 30 different roles between them. All four actors are also musicians, and play live music on stage.

Pinocchio features new music by Simon Slater, who hails originally from Scarborough. Simon was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2013 for his sound design on Constellations in the West End; most recently, he was Musical Director on the National Theatre's lauded production of Amadeus.

The show's designer is Tim Meacock, with lighting design by Paul Stear and choreography by Erin Carter.

Pinocchio can be seen at the Stephen Joseph Theatre from 8 to 31 December: for further information on dates and times, please visit the website: www.sjt.uk.com.

Tickets cost from £9 to £16, and are available from the box office on 01723 370541 or via the website: www.sjt.uk.com.

Photo credit: Tony Bartholomew

Joseph Hardy, Perola Congo, Elliott Rennie, Anne-Marie Piazza

Joseph Hardy, Perola Congo, Anne-Marie Piazza, Elliott Rennie

Perola Congo, Joseph Hardy, Elliott Rennie, Anne-Marie Piazza

Anne-Marie Piazza, Elliott Rennie, Joseph Hardy

Perola Congo, Elliott Rennie, Joseph Hardy, Anne-Marie Piazza

Joseph Hardy, Elliott Rennie

Joseph Hardy, Perola Congo, Anne-Marie Piazza

Joseph Hardy, Perola Congo, Elliott Rennie, Anne-Marie Piazza

Joseph Hardy, Elliott Rennie

Perola Congo

Joseph Hardy

Perola Congo, Elliott Rennie

Joseph Hardy, Anne-Marie Piazza

Perola Congo, Joseph Hardy, Elliott Rennie

Joseph Hardy, Perola Congo

Perola Congo, Joseph Hardy, Anne-Marie Piazza

Joseph Hardy

Anne-Marie Piazza, Joseph Hardy, Perola Congo

Joseph Hardy

Joseph Hardy

Joseph Hardy, Perola Congo

Joseph Hardy (just seen), Elliott Rennie, Perola Congo

Anne-Marie Piazza, Joseph Hardy

Anne-Marie Piazza

Elliott Rennie, Joseph Hardy