Written and directed by Paul Smith
Chosen by You
Wannabe pirate Jim Hawkins-Breadcake is out for adventure, be it sailing the seven seas or hammering it along the Humber. Problem is, he doesn’t have a ship, a map, or a crew of properly gnarly pirates.
But all that is about to change, when veteran sailor Bill Bones stumbles into the The Sunken Poopdeck inn to kickstart the voyage of a lifetime.
Can Jim find Captain Flint’s long-lost treasure and finally graduate to fully-fledged, ferocious pirate? Or will he be forced to walk the plank by Long John Silver and his gang of rambunctious rogues and rapscallions?
Find out in Hull’s alternative Christmas night out, featuring live music and raucous comedy from the award-winning Middle Child.
First performed in 2011, Middle Child’s alternative panto is a homegrown hit, with a different story chosen every year by our audience.
Catch us down Humber Street this Christmas to jump aboard and kickstart a swashbuckling new tradition.
Guidance
Running time: 2hrs, including an interval
Age guidance: 18+. The late-night show is the same script as the family version, with a few more adult-only jokes and ad libs from the cast. ID may be required for late-night shows and anyone under the age of 18 will not be admitted.
Lights and sound: Treasure Island will contain flashing lights and amplified live music.
19-28 Dec 2024
Social, Humber St, Hull
Concession – £16.50
Standard – £19.50
(No booking fee)
BSL Performances – 21 Dec
The late-night performance on Saturday 21 December (9.30pm) will be interpreted by Dave Wycherley. Seating with the best view of Dave will be reserved for BSL users and their guest.
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, meaning that noise and movement is welcome during the show. However we do not offer quiet performances and this production contains amplified music.
Unreserved Seating
Your ticket does not reserve a specific seat, however spaces will be reserved for wheelchair and BSL users. 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.
Photos (2023)
Photos by Tom Arran
Thu 19 Dec
9.30pm
Fri 20 Dec
9.30pm
Sat 21 Dec
9.30pm
Mon 23 Dec
9.30pm
Fri 27 Dec
9.30pm
Sat 28 Dec
9.30pm
For help buying tickets, please contact the Hull Truck Theatre box office team on 01482 323638 (Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm) or boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk.
Concessions – £16.50
Students, including 18 year olds still in compulsory education; NHS; disabled; income-related benefits; over 65s.
Adults – £19.50
Anyone else over the age of 18.
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
Creative Team
Writer and Director
Paul Smith
Dramaturg
Matthew May
Musical Director
Natalie Walker
Set, Props and Costume Designer
Natalie Young
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
Thank You
Treasure Island would not be 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; and our Middle Child Mates.
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 the Old Harbour stop, next to Stage @ The Dock, 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:
