Pinocchio – January holiday fun

 

QLTG proudly presents Pinocchio in our new home at Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds Street, from Tuesday 6 January to Saturday 10 January 2026. Director Debbie Fraser is leading the magical production, and Jess Dolley is Musical Director and songwriter. Two shows daily: 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets are $15 and $20. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGURD

Go in our Pinocchio colouring competition for a chance to win a family pass (2 adults, 2 children) to see the show. Pick up a A4 flyer from Queenscliffe Info Centre in Hesse Street, or email qltg.theatre@gmail.com and we'll send you a copy. Entries close 2 January 2026.

Synopsis

The adventures of the little wooden puppet are brought to life by the wishful thinking of dear old Geppetto, woodcarver extraordinaire.

With the kind blue fairy looking after him, Pinocchio sets out to be a good and honest puppet in the hope that one day he will turn into a real live boy.

Heading off to school to learn to read and write as well as a trade, he is lured into the theatre and Pinocchio ends up on the stage. With gold in his pockets, he is tricked into following the clever cat and the sly old fox, only to discover they were after his money not his friendship.

Alone and heartbroken Pinocchio sets out to find Geppetto and make amends. The journey takes him many miles, and many lessons are learnt along the way.

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If you're interested in helping behind the scenes, please get in touch - qltg.theatre@gmail.com

Coming: short plays and Pinocchio!

QLTG will perform two of the six plays in the inaugural Geelong Short Play Festival at Geelong Arts Centre on Friday 7 November and Saturday 8 November. Come along and support this new event and community theatre. 

Look out for Hydrangeas and Lilies starring Jennie Tonzing, Arwen Perrie and Debbie Frase), and Dippy Egg, featuring Allison Whytcross and Petrina Dakin.

Prepare to be transported by spellbinding performances, lively dialogue and intriguing dilemmas. Witness tales of murder, nostalgia and fading memories, snappy exchanges and familial heists, forgiveness and renewal, a share-house crisis, and old loves rediscovering common ground. 

Tickets are $25/$20. To book, go to The Geelong Short Play Festival - Geelong Arts Centre

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Pinocchio – January holiday fun

We’ve kicked off rehearsals for our holiday show, Pinocchio, which will be staged at Queenscliff Community Hall, 16 Symonds Street, from Tuesday 6 January to Saturday 10 January.

Director Debbie Fraser is leading the magical production, and Jess Dolley is Musical Director and songwriter. The supporting crew includes Penny Potts (costumes), Terry Fogg, Carol Fogg, Allison Whytcross and Petrina Dakin.

Congratulations to our cast members:

Geppetto - Rick Peacock
Blue Fairy - Jess Dolley
Pinocchio - Jack Harris
Lorenzo, Mr Fox, Coachman - Klaus Karnis
Miss Cat, Ringmaster - Kim Edwards
Lampwick - Jimmy Seidel
Columbine - Scarlett Anderson

There will be two shows daily: 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets will be available soon!

If you're interested in helping behind the scenes, please get in touch - qltg.theatre@gmail.com