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''[[Pinocchio]]'' is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the children's novel ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' (1883), by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has appeared in many adaptations in other mediums. Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture, and one of most reimagined characters in the pantheon of children's literature. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio). | ''[[Pinocchio]]'' is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the children's novel ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' (1883), by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has appeared in many adaptations in other mediums. Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture, and one of most reimagined characters in the pantheon of children's literature. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio). | ||
| − | Produced to celebrate the tenth birthday of [[Children's Theatre]] in 1956 in the [[Arena Theatre]], presented by [[Clifford Williams]]. (''Helikon'', 6(23), 1956). | + | Produced to celebrate the tenth birthday of [[Children's Theatre]] in 1956 in the [[Arena Theatre]], presented by [[Clifford Williams]]. (''Helikon'', 6(23), 1956). Also featuring [[Jacqueline St. Clere]], [[Robert Wilson]] and [[Roger Spence]]. |
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Pinocchio is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883), by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has appeared in many adaptations in other mediums. Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture, and one of most reimagined characters in the pantheon of children's literature. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio).
Produced to celebrate the tenth birthday of Children's Theatre in 1956 in the Arena Theatre, presented by Clifford Williams. (Helikon, 6(23), 1956). Also featuring Jacqueline St. Clere, Robert Wilson and Roger Spence.
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