+ Opera in two acts
+ Libretto: Alasdair Middleton
+ Commissioned by Opera North and Sadler's Wells London

"What an inspired and exciting opera this is. Gorgeous characters, a busy story rich in incident and an exhilarating mix of music. Delight follows delight. Pinocchio might seem a familiar story, but this production takes on the darker aspects of Collodi's original tale, including the moment when Pinocchio is hanged. [...] On press night, youngsters on booster cushions were transfixed from first to last. It really is that good." -- Kevin Berry, The Stage (December 27th, 2007)