Tuesday 17 July 2012

Treasure Island on Stage in Cessnock



Treasure Islan
Back when I was a youngster one of my favourite books I read  was "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson. The book was filled with pirates, buried treasure, sword fights, treasure maps, muskets!  

The book has been turned into a play and will be performed by the Queensland Theatre Company at on Saturday 18th August at the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, NSW, Australia  at 2pm

Everyone is invited to join twelve year old Jim Hawkins on his hunt for buried treasure. But watch out . . . . there are double-crossing pirates all around, led by the notorious Long John Silver. Will Jim make it from his home in a small seaside village to the mysterious Treasure Island? 

A magical coming of age story, and the original classic pirate tale, Treasure Island explores themes of adventure and escapism, coming of age, role models and overcoming fears. A magical theatrical experience for the whole family.

Tickets are $15.00 If Mum/Dad is accompanied by a pirate, they get in free!

Recent reviews have said:
 - “Isabel absolutely loved this play and was enthralled throughout. All the children were completely hooked. The adaptation was so skilful they had no trouble following all the different characters and there was plenty of excitement with skeletons popping out of cupboards, pirate songs and treasure. It’s great to be able to introduce kids to the classics in such an entertaining way.” (Parent of a 10 year old audience member) 
Cessnock Performing Arts Centre
- “I thought Treasure Island was awesome.”  (John, seven years old}

To book your tickets, follow the links below or call the Box Office on (02) 4990 7134
Tickets can now also be purchased through Wine Country Tourism

 

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