Photo Flash: They've Got No Strings! Inside Rehearsal with John Tiffany, Dennis Kelly, Martin Lowe and More for PINOCCHIO at the National Theatre

Pinocchio by Dennis Kelly, featuring songs and score from the Walt Disney film by Leigh Harline, Ned Washington & Paul J Smith, adapted by Martin Lowe, begins previews from 1 December at the National Theatre, with press night set for 13 December 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto's workshop with Jiminy Cricket in tow. Their electrifying adventure takes them from alpine forests to Pleasure Island to the bottom of the ocean. This spectacular new production brings together the director of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the writer of Matilda the Musical.

For the first time on stage, featuring unforgettable music and songs from the Walt Disney film including "I've Got No Strings," "Give a Little Whistle," and "When You Wish Upon a Star" in dazzling new arrangements, Pinocchio comes to life as never before.

The cast includes Joe Idris-Roberts (Pinocchio), Audrey Brisson (Jiminy Cricket), Annette McLaughlin (Blue Lady), David Langham (The Fox), David Kirkbride (Coachman), Dawn Sievewright (Lampy), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Stromboli) together with Stuart Angell, Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, Stephanie Bron, James Charlton, Rebecca Jayne-Davies, Sarah Kameela Impey, Anabel Kutay, Michael Lin, Jack North, Clemmie Sveaas, Michael Taibi, Scarlet Wilderink and Jack Wolfe.

John Tiffany directs Pinocchio by Dennis Kelly, with songs and score from the Walt Disney film by Leigh Harline, Ned Washington and Paul J. Smith, newly adapted by Martin Lowe. With design and puppet co-design by Bob Crowley, lighting design by Paule Constable, music supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe, choreography by Steven Hoggett, puppetry and puppet co-design by Toby Olié, sound design by Simon Baker and illusions by Jamie Harrison.

Presented by special arrangement with Disney Theatrical Productions. Visit nationaltheatre.org.uk for tickets and more information.

Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan

Annette McLaughlin, Joe Idris-Roberts, Audrey Brisson

Audrey Brisson, Joe Idris-Roberts

John Tiffany, director, and Dennis Kelly, writer/adapter

John Tiffany, director, and Martin Lowe, music supervision and orchestrations

John Tiffany, Steven Hoggett, Maria Crocker

John Tiffany, Martin Lowe, Steven Hoggett, Delphine Gaborit

Mark Hadfield, Joe Idris-Roberts, Audrey Brisson

Martin Lowe, music supervision and orchestrations, and Tom Brady, music director

Martin Lowe, music supervision and orchestrations, Katy Rudd, associate director, and Maria Crocker, staff director

The cast of PINOCCHIO in rehearsal

The cast of PINOCCHIO in rehearsal

The cast of PINOCCHIO in rehearsal

The cast of PINOCCHIO in rehearsal

Sarah Mardel, Toby Olie and Katy Rudd

Steven Hoggett, choreographer