Read below to enter a competition for the 11h performance on the 27th January 2024
GAOS' director of the current musical pantomime, Pinocchio, Liz Williams, played her first role for GAOS as the Blue Haired Fairy in Pinocchio in 1985. She suggested to the Committee last year that it was about time to roll out another version. 39 years later, Liz remains a Good Fairy for GAOS, elevating the best of them all, Cast and Crew, to a splendid spectacle.
For 40 years, one of Liz’s partner in crime, John Fox, has been designing and painting sets for GAOS. This is his second attempt at the pantomime Pinocchio, the last one being also in 1985. Adopting an entirely different approach, he hopes that previous errors have been corrected. If not, third time lucky?
Other members of the 1985 Production are having fun with this new one: Sue Bergomi, singer in 1985, is now responsible for making Pinocchio's nose. Cheryl Ball, spotted in children's ballet in 1985, is now in charge of... children's ballet!
The story of Pinocchio
Geppetto, an old toy maker, longs for a son of his own. With a little help from the Blue Fairy and a cheeky little cricket, his wish comes true and his puppet, Pinocchio, comes to life!
The magical puppet catches the eye of the evil showman Stromboli who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the enchanted toy. With the help of Mamma Mia and her hapless son Lampwick from the local pizzeria, will Pinocchio learn in time what it takes to be a 'real boy’?
Come and find out with Pinocchio, a traditional English Pantomime, with no strings attached!
On stage 16 children and 20 adults. Behind the scenes, around a hundred people are also working to make this show a success.
In a Panto, one of the most important aspects is the interaction between the actors and the audience. Join in the fun!
Boo and hiss the villain, cheer the hero, sing along, shout out phrases and much more!
Like many Tuscan folk tales of the time, Pinocchio gave important moral lessons for children: for example, disobedience does not pay, telling lies isn’t wise. The pantomime version of Pinocchio is written in true pantomime spirit and the cast and crew of GAOS will transport you to a make-believe land somewhere in Italy, where you must cheer the heroes, boo the villains, and help Pinocchio learn how to be a good real little boy. Performed in English.
The energetic singing and dancing are blended with stunning costumes, jokes, and a live band. With rousing participation from the audience, all ages will have a good time.
What is a British pantomime?
Traditionally performed at Christmas, panto is a popular form of theatre, incorporating song, dance, slapstick, in-jokes, audience participation and mild suggestive innuendo. Plots are often based on traditional children’s stories and fairy tales. Pantomime has combined many elements of theatre throughout its existence and has survived by adapting to modern trends. By weaving these into its format through current songs and references to current celebrities and local places, panto remains one of the most popular forms of entertainment.
Enter our competition to win a double ticket!
Continuing its long-standing relationship with Know-it-all passport, GAOS have kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a double ticket for PINOCCHIO in Nyon (value Fr. 70.-/pair of tickets) exclusively for the 11h show on Saturday, 27 January 2024.
To enter the competition, just fill in this form and answer this multiple choice question: How many times do you see the letter "C" in Pinocchio?
Only one entry per person and per email is allowed. The competition closes at midnight on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. The names of all those submitting correct answers will be placed into the digital hat and the winner’s name drawn at random by Wednesday, 24 January 2024. No cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. The winner will be notified by email.
Pinocchio
19th January 19h30
20th January 16h
21st January 11h & 16h
25th January 19h30
26th January 19h30
27th January 11h & 16h
28th January 11h
https://www.gaos.ch/event-5280478
Check out this video of their rehearsals: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1492479834630952
Théâtre de Marens
1260 Nyon
Tickets: book online at www.gaos.ch
CHF25, CHF35, CHF55 Child/Student discounts available
