It’s a dark and stormy night. Jim, the innkeeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous adventure begins. As she sets off on a voyage to find the treasure, Jim encounters a crew of the bloodthirstiest pirates including the infamous Long John Silver, and she begins to wonder whether any of them will make it back alive. Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in this thrilling adaptation first seen at the National Theatre in London, this time featuring a female protagonist and more roles for women.
Bryony Lavery’s adaptation of Treasure Island premiered in London at the Olivier stage of the National Theatre on 3 December 2014. Directed by Polly Findlay, the production starred Patsy Ferran as Jim Hawkins and Arthur Darvill as Long John Silver.