About Treasure Island
This Christmas, join us at The Lyceum for our festive adaptation of Treasure Island.
It’s Christmas Eve and young Jim Hawkins works at North Edinburgh’s finest accommodation for reformed pirates and past-it privateers. Talk of cutlasses, ships and gold can be dangerous in such company. It’s not long before the story of their greatest voyage takes over… Jim, Ben Gunn and Lean Jean Silver are soon reliving their time hunting for treasure on the Hispaniola. Ahoy!
Pirate songs, adventures and heartfelt fun enliven Jim’s adventure as Billy Bones’ treasure map leads him north to the isles of Orkney in search of Captain Flint’s hidden fortune. Encountering plenty of puffins and buckets of swashbuckling, Jim tries to beat the pirates to the gold and get back home to Edinburgh safe and sound. Remember, X marks the spot… or does it?
This playful new adaption by Orkney playwright Duncan McLean is directed by Lyceum favourite Wils Wilson with songs from Tim Dalling. Adventure awaits! But best keep on the lookout for the Jolly Roger!
Treasure Island was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
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"A rollicking, hilarious, life affirming reworking of Treasure Island"
Entertainment Now
"A buoyant family show with an anarchic spirit and a delight in the power of the imagination"
The Guardian
An "exhilaratingly inventive retelling of the tale"
The Scotsman
A "rollickingly riotous production"
The Herald
"Every member of the... cast give stand-out performances"
UK Theatre Network
"A delightful blend of whimsy, humour, and heart"
A Youngish Perspective
"Energetic, funny and charming"
Reviews Hub
"A must-see for the festive season"
Bouquets and Brickbats
Cast and Credits
Katrina Allen
Understudy
Jade Chan
Jim
Amy Conachan
Lean Jean Silver
Tim Dalling
Ben Gunn / Pirate
TJ Holmes
The Laird / Pirate
Anne McCarron
Understudy
Itxaso Moreno
Billy Bones / Pirate
Dylan Read
Pew / Puffin / Pirate
- Writer Duncan McLean
- Director Wils Wilson
- Set & Costume Designer Alex Berry
- Lighting Designer Colin Grenfell
- Sound Designer Parasol Wu
- Composer & Performing Musical Director Tim Dalling
- Puppet Director & Maker Ailsa Dalling
- Puppet Director & Maker Sarah Wright
- Puffin Design/Maker Julia Jeulin
- Movement Lead Dylan Read
- Fight Director Raymond Short
- Costume Supervisor Christine Dove
- Casting Directors Simone Pereira Hind CDG & Anna Dawson CDG
- Assistant Director Katie Slater
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