The Pinocchio
Stepping Stones Project
Meet The Cast
The production is being performed by the richly diverse and inclusive local community who helped to develop the script. Each group will present a chapter of the story in a shared re-telling of the classic tale.
Meet the Creative Team
We had such an amazing Creative Team for this project, who were responsible for creating the aesthetic look and style of the show, to ensuring the community was engaged in the show's development, were learning new skills (from puppetry to clowning, stage combat to under-sea lantern making) and provided the professionalism and support for the cast to take on the challenge of performing in the large 1600 seat Concert Hall at Fairfield Halls.
SAVVY CORE TEAM & PROJECT LEADS
Sheree Vickers, Artistic Director & CEO
Alice Rayman, Creative Director for Take Part
Melissa Toye, Access Officer
Shuba Rao, Development Director
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PROJECT CREATIVE TEAM
John Handscombe, Playwright and Workshop Leader
Sophie Crawford, Musician
Andrea Gillie, Workshop Leader
Ella Zgorska, Workshop Leader
Lewis Penfold, Fight Director
Roman Stefanski, Puppet Master
Russell Dean, Set Designer and Puppet Maker
Juno Williams, Set Assistant
Jonny Dickson, Illustrator
Phoebe Shu-Ching Chan, Costume Designer & Prop Maker
Poppy Sheppard, Costume & Prop Support
Mallika Joy, Costume & Prop Support
Rebecca Perry-Bridgewater, Stage Manager
Ben Morrisson, Technical Support
Eleanor Huggins, Workshop & Onstage Support
Ben Hewis, Film-maker
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ACCESS SUPPORT
Samantha Baines, BSL Interpretor
Ess Grange, Audio Describer
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... plus a big thank you to all of our 1:1 support workers throughout rehearsals and for all of your help during show week!
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CHAPERONES
Rachel Heyburn
Liz Fost
Kieran Rose
Nathan Allen
Harriet Stewart
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MARKETING
Bradley Kelly, Promotional Design
Taimour Ahmed, Social Media
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... and with additional thanks to the staffing team at Fairfield Halls and the support from everyone involved in the delivery of London Borough of Culture.