This Autumn sees a uniquely Scottish adaptation retelling by Ross MacKay, formerly of the wonderful Tortoise in a Nutshell, of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The family adventure show, that’s suitable for ages 5+ will tour Scotland to enchant wee ones and their companions.
This version, that introduces young audiences to a world full of adventure, taking them on a journey that brings the classic story to life through toys, furniture and other objects in the room, is produced by the company behind the award-winning Polar Bears,Scottish Theatre Producers. With set and costume by Becky Minto and music from Turkish composer Oğuz Kaplangi looks like Scotland’s weans are in for a treat!
Local lad Robbie Stevenson prefers to hide away from the world inside the pages of his favourite book, Treasure Island. But with a little bit of imagination, the book comes to life, and he is thrust aboard. Robbie soon finds that you can’t stay hiding forever when he must learn to navigate his own course, and to discover the world is full of treasure, if you’re brave enough to look.
Writer Ross MacKay said “I am delighted that audiences across the length and breadth of Scotland will have the chance to take to the seas and share in the adventure. I always wanted to adapt Treasure Island and I am over the moon to be working with such an incredible team to bring this magical story to life in a unique adaptation. I hope this show inspires people young and old to show that with a bit of bravery and a dash of imagination treasure can be found anywhere.”
Treasure Island funded by Creative Scotland Touring Fund and Sponsored by Northlink Ferries, Treasure Island was originally produced by Cumbernauld Theatre and Visible Fictions.
Irene Brown
Tour dates:
Friday 20th September 2024 7:00 PM Cumbernauld Theatre
Saturday 21st September 2024 2:00 PM Cumbernauld Theatre
Monday 23rd September 2024 6:00 PM Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock
Wednesday 25th September 2024 6:00 PM Mareel, Lerwick
Thursday 26th September 2024 10:00 AM Mareel, Lerwick
Monday 30th September 2024 6:30 PM Eden Court, Inverness
Tuesday 1st October 2024 10:00 AM Eden Court, Inverness
Thursday 3rd October 2024 7:00 PM Paisley
Friday 4th October 2024 10:00 AM Paisley
Saturday 5th October 2024 6:00 PM Ayr Gaiety
Sunday 6th October 2024 2:00 PM Ayr Gaiety
Wednesday 9th October 2024 2:00 PM The Byre, St Andrews
Friday 11th October 2024 9:45 AM Bathgate Regal
Saturday 12th October 2024 6:00 PM Macrobert, Stirling
Sunday 13th October 2024 6:00 PM Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Tuesday 15th October 2024 6:00 PM Festival Theatre Studio, Edinburgh
Thursday 17th October 2024 2:30 PM Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Saturday 19th October 2024 1:00 PM Platform, Glasgow
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