Follow your nose to Melrose for BYT's Pinocchio
The story of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet who is transformed into a real boy is well loved, and the youngsters will perform it at the Melrose Corn Exchange tomorrow night (Friday) and twice on Sunday.
Originally written by Carlo Callodi and adapted for the stage by Anthony Clark, director Karen Anderson has made further adjustments to suit the young cast.
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Hide AdShe said: “Our 28 young people, aged between 8 and 12 have just over a week to rehearse and prepare their performance, including learning songs, specially written by local musician, Katie Forbes.”
Pinocchio is on Friday, April 7 at 7pm and Sunday, April 9 at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets, £9 (conc £6) are available at the door or by booking at https://byteasterpinocchio.eventbrite.co.uk