Cumbernauld Theatre production of Treasure Island sets sail across Scotland this Autumn!

The production was first staged on Cumbernauld Theatre’s Main Stage in 2022, where it was a swashbuckling success.

  • Treasure Island is opening at Cumbernauld Theatre then touring Scotland this autumn
  • A unique adaptation on the classic tale for ages 5+
  • First created and premiered at Cumbernauld Theatre in 2022
  • From the producers behind the award-winning Polar Bears
  • Gently uses the classic tale to touch on bigger themes of courage and fear in children

This Autumn, families are invited to Cumbernauld Theatre to step aboard for a new version of the classic story. The tale bursting with sea shanties, treasures and a sumptuous amount of adventure returns to its place of creation, Cumbernauld, before embarking on a tour across Scotland. 

The production was first staged on Cumbernauld Theatre’s Main Stage in 2022, where it was a swashbuckling success. 

Written by Ross MacKay (Play Pie Pint’s Party of The Century and Tortoise in a Nutshell’s Feral), directed by Jordan Blackwood (Play Pie Pint’s The Scaff and Perth Theatre’s Antigone), this brand new retelling of Treasure Island whisks families away on the seven seas for an adventure full of escapism and adventure.

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.

Inspired by the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson, this version of the story introduces young audiences to a world full of thrilling adventure. Treasure Island will take audiences on a journey that embraces the power of imagination, bringing the story to life through toys, furniture and other objects in the room. Suitable for ages five plus, this uniquely Scottish adaptation featuring live music is perfect for pirates, landlubbers, and the whole family. 

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.

Writer, Ross McKay

Our Treasure Island centres around a young boy who has locked himself in his room and goes on a journey to discover what bravery means for him. In this version of the show, everything you see on stage could be found in his bedroom. We would love to inspire children to go home and create their own adventures in their bedrooms, this show reminding audiences you’re never too old to use your imagination.

Director, Jordan Blackwood

Treasure Island opens in our Main Auditorium this September before touring across Scotland. For the full list of tour dates visit the Scottish Theatre Producers website.

Author

Margot Law-McKay

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