Treasure Island

Artwork by Mark Dinsdale. Title by Jamie Potter.

Treasure Island: Family Shows

The rock’n’roll Hull panto returns with another anarchic take on a classic story

Written and directed by Paul Smith
Chosen by You

Join wannabe pirate Jim and his mam Pattie Breadcake on the voyage of a lifetime, in search of the legendary Treasure Island.

Together they leave their humble life by the Humber for adventure on the high seas, pursued by the nefarious Long John Silver.

Will Jim and Pattie solve Bill Bones’ riddle, to fill their pockets with jewels and gems galore?

Or will they walk the plank to Davy Jones’ locker, at the hands of Long John Silver’s motley crew?

Find out in Hull’s silliest Christmas show, featuring a live band and the chance to make as much noise as you possibly can. Yarrr!

First performed at Fruit in 2011, the Middle Child panto is a homegrown hit, with a different story chosen every year by our audience.

Catch us down Humber Street this Christmas to kickstart a swashbuckling new tradition, including the ever-popular, final mischief show, when the cast play pranks on each other.

FAQWhat to ExpectLate-Night Shows

20-29 Dec 2024

Social, Humber St, Hull

Children – £13.50
Concession – £16.50
Standard – £19.50

(No booking fee)

Tickets

Guidance

Running time

Approx. 2hrs, including an interval. A more accurate running time will be updated ahead of the first performance.

Age guidance

Our recommendation is 4+, although all ages are welcome at parental/carer discretion. The show contains mild jeopardy and some spooky pirates – see our content notes page for a plot summary. For adults wishing to attend our late-night version, the minimum age is 18.

Lights and sound

Treasure Island will contain flashing lights and amplified live music, alongside noisy audience cheers and boos.

Access

BSL Performances – 21 Dec

Both family shows on Saturday 21 December (2pm and 6pm) will be interpreted by Dave Wycherley. Seating with the best view of Dave will be reserved for BSL users and their guests.

Wheelchair users

To book a wheelchair space please purchase a disabled ticket and contact the box office, run by Hull Truck Theatre, 01482 323638 or boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk.

Relaxed Performances

All of our performances are relaxed in nature, meaning that noise and movement is welcome during the show. However we do not offer quiet performances, as this production contains amplified music.

Unreserved Seating

Your ticket does not reserve a specific seat, unless a wheelchair or BSL user. We please ask that our audience fill seats from the front upon arrival. If you require specific seating for other access needs, such as lip reading or an aisle seat to access the toilet, please contact the box office team.

Tickets

You will be taken to the website of Hull Truck Theatre, who are managing sales, to book your tickets.

Sat 21 Dec

2.00pm

Sold Out

BSL tickets still available.

Sat 21 Dec

6.00pm

Mon 23 Dec

2.00pm

Mon 23 Dec

6.00pm

Tue 24 Dec

2.00pm

Fri 27 Dec

2.00pm

Fri 27 Dec

6pm

Sat 28 Dec

2.00pm

Sat 28 Dec

6.00pm

Sun 29 Dec

2.00pm

Sun 29 Dec

6.00pm (Mischief Show)

For help booking tickets, please contact the Hull Truck Theatre box office team directly on 01482 323638 (Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm) or boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk.

Pricing

Children – £13.50

Any person under the age of 18. Babes-in-arms are welcome for free and tickets are only required for those who need their own seat.

Concessions – £16.50

Students, including 18 year olds still in compulsory education; NHS; disabled; income-related benefits; over 65s.

Adults – £19.50

Anyone else aged 18 and above.

Essential Companion – Free

A free, no-questions-asked additional ticket for any disabled audience member who requires an essential companion. To book, please order 1x disabled and 1x standard ticket, then apply the essential companion discount code XMASEC on the Event Summary ‘Basket’ page. This will then convert the standard ticket to a free one.

Cast

Captain Corsair

Josie Morley

Pattie Breadcake

Marc Graham

Jim Hawkins-Breadcake

Alice Beaumont

Long John Silver

Sophie Clay

Bladderbeak / Thievin’ ‘Arry

Kobby Taylor

Chad Kickflip / Drummer

Jack Chamberlain

Bill Bones / Reluctant Stage Manager

Andy Ross

Piano Natalie

Natalie Walker

BSL Dave

Dave Wycherley

Understudy

Emma Bright
Oliver Strong

Creative Team

Writer and Director

Paul Smith

Dramaturg

Matthew May

Musical Director

Natalie Walker

Set, Props and Costume Designer

Natalie Young

Costume and Prop Maker

Kate Price

Lighting Designer

Caitlin Clarke

Sound Design Elements

Olly Cooper

Production Team

Production Manager

Danielle Harris 

Stage Manager

Andy Ross

Company Stage Manager

Anja Bryan-Smith

Deputy Stage Manager

Jay Hirst

Sound Engineer

Jack Pellatt

Front of House Manager

Rachael Abbey

Thank You

Treasure Island would not have been possible without
the support of the following people and organisations: Social; Alex Brook and the University of Hull drama department; Hull Truck
Theatre; HEY Volunteering; I Am Fund; Back to Ours; Freedom Festival; The Herd; Calum Martin; Mat Clowes; Sian Booth; Sarah Barton; Adam Foley; Andy Brady; Evangeline Henderson; Charlie Blanshard; Harriet Laycock; our Middle Child Mates; and you, our audience, who bring so much love and energy to every performance.

Venue Details

Address

63 Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU

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Car Parking

Available in the Fruit Market multi-storey car park, a one-minute walk away, on Blackfriargate. Limited on-street parking is also available.

Bus

The nearest bus stop is on Humber Street, next to the Fruit Market Multi-Storey car park, a one-minute walk away. This stop is served by the number 20 bus.

Facilities 

Social includes a cloakroom, buggy storage, accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities.

Treasure Island is supported by: