Pinocchio

If you are looking for plans towards the end of the summer, Illyria is bringing their musical adaptation of Pinocchio to the Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT). It is scheduled for Monday, 31 August 2026, with the performance starting at 16:00. Since the venue is located in Dyke Road Park, it is worth noting that the gates open an hour before the show begins, which gives you a bit of time to settle in before things get underway.

The production itself follows the classic story by Carlo Collodi, focusing on the puppet created by Geppetto who leaves home in search of adventure. The narrative explores his journey as he learns that running away and being dishonest do not lead to the outcomes he expects, eventually aiming to become a real boy. The show is designed for children aged 5 and up and has a running time of 1 hour and 35 minutes, making it a fairly straightforward afternoon outing.

Regarding the logistics, the Brighton Open Air Theatre operates as a 400-seat outdoor venue that relies entirely on ticket and bar sales to function, without public funding. For this specific performance, tickets are priced at £16.00 for children and £17.00 for adults. There is also a family package available for £51.00, which covers four people. It is a practical option if you are planning to attend as a group and want to make use of the outdoor setting before the summer season wraps up.