The cast has been announced for a special festive production coming to a theatre near Glasgow this year. 

A brand-new take on Pinocchio - written by Gary McNair - is coming to the Lanternhouse Main Auditorium in Cumbernauld from November 23 until December 29. 

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This production will be brought to life by theatre talent Julia Murray as Pinocchio, Cole Stewart as Gepetta/Fairy Godmother, Stephanie MacGaraidh as Hingwy/Salesman/Stomboli/Whale and Caitlin Forbes as Mozart/Honest Sean/90’s guy/Passerby/Clicky.

The show will also be led by director Laila Noble, with music by Brian James O’Sullivan and design by Fraser Lappin.

(Image: Cast for Pinocchio) Gary McNair said: ‘I’ve always enjoyed performing in Cumbernauld, it’s a special theatre that always has a great atmosphere. So it’s a total delight to be returning to write for this year's festive show after all the fun we had last year. The audiences are always amazing and I can’t wait to bring this new production to them.

"We are incredibly lucky to have Julia, Cole, Stephanie and Caitlin on board- they’re a hilarious and talented group of actors, who will bring Pinocchio to life with sparkle and joy. I'm really looking forward to the fun to start in rehearsals and to meeting the crowds soon."

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Ken Alexander, executive producer, added: ‘We are thrilled with the quality of the cast that the Creative Team for ‘Pinocchio’ have been able to put together.

"Cumbernauld audiences are in for a treat this Christmas with this fun packed show, which is full of comedy, music and adventure." 

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at https://lanternhousearts.org/events/pinocchio/