Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new ACO Families Production brought to life with live music.

There is a boy who was made. And though his papa (who is also his sculptor) sees him as more than enough, he sees himself as less. Because he isn’t a real live boy. But he does have a gift. In a world of half-truths and fake news, his nose… knows.

So when he sets off into the world, Pinocchio finds that he can smell a rat. And also ride in a whale. And act like an ass (when he gets turned into one). And outwit a cat and outfox a fox. And befriend a cricket. And nurse a fairy back to health. And eventually save his dad Geppetto.

And in doing all these things, he proves himself real and gets out alive.  He becomes a real live boy … or does he?

Let your imagination take flight in our brand-new ACO Families production Pinocchio. With an original score played live on stage, this reimagined tale is filled to the brim with joy, wonder and just a touch of real magic.

Written by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer (Magic Beach, Are We There Yet?), with an original score by Bryony Marks (Barracuda, Summer Heights High), and directed by Tim McGarry (There’s a Sea in My Bedroom, Boy Swallows Universe), Pinocchio is a celebration of courage, love and the spark that makes us human.

SPECIAL Q&A

There will be a Q&A after each performance.

THE AGE

"The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s emerging talent arm, ACO Collective, is blazing a promising trail into the artform’s next era."

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

"The collective sound of ACO Collective is exquisite and homogenous, a tribute to the musicians of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, who have sought these rare talents."

Education Bookings & Resources

EDUCATION PERFORMANCE DATES

Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 10:30am
Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 12pm
Thursday 23 July 2026 at 10:30am
Thursday 23 July 2026 at 12pm
Friday 24 July 2026 at 10:30am
Friday 24 July 2026 at 12pm

EDUCATION TICKETS & PRICING

$32 ea
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.

SUITABLE FOR YEAR K-4 (Stages 1-2)

Online Education Bookings
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.

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ACCESSIBILITY

In English.

Wheelchair accessible.

Companion Card accepted.

Assistive Hearing system available (FM).

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Additional Ticketing Information

$7.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 0-18 months at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap free of charge. A valid ticket is required for all children over 18 months.

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