Pinocchio busts back into Joburg Theatre with more glitter, giggles and mayhem than ever before
The cast of pantomime, Pinocchio, on stage at the Joburg Theatre. Credit: enroC If you heard loud laughter, saw a suspicious number of pointy noses, or spotted a grown adult arguing with a cricket this weekend, don’t panic— Pinocchio has officially returned to Joburg Theatre, and the city may never recover. South Africa’s most cherished holiday theatre tradition is back, brighter and more mischievous than ever. Legendary theatre maker Janice Honeyman returns for her 38th annual pantomime, bringing an all-new, laugh-loaded production of Pinocchio . This year’s production is a spectacular carnival of stagecraft—packed with music, dance, circus magic, puppet shows, techno-trains, pirate ships, and an unforgettable cast of characters. From the gentle Papa Geppetto to the mischievous Pussy Galore and the wise, ever-patient Jiminy Cricket, audiences will journey alongside Pinocchio through wonder, temptation and transformation. The holiday favourite has burst back onto the stage in a s...