Since it first appeared in 1883, Collodis classic tale of the mischievous puppet who becomes a boy has enchanted readers of all ages. Now dramatized by Lee Hall (acclaimed writer of Billy Elliot, Spoonface Steinberg and Cooking with Elvis), Pinocchios hilarious and treacherous journey through childhood comes alive in the spirit of the Italian commedia dellarte and good, old-fashioned slapstick. The Adventures of Pinocchio, directed by Marcello Magni, premiered at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith in November 2000.