Treasure Island (Kenny)

by Mike Kenny
Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson

This high-energy, panto-style adaptation of Treasure Island is bursting with sword fights, singing pirates, talking parrots, and loads of audience participation. When a mysterious sailor stumbles into young Jim’s struggling inn, a wild adventure kicks off complete with buried treasure, a voyage across the seas, and the infamous Long John Silver. With plenty of laughs and pirate antics galore, this hilarious twist on the classic tale will have your audience cheering from start to finish.

Regular price $12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Musical
  • Length: 90 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions in the United States and Canada
  • Cast Size: 8 roles

Full Details

Roles:

  • Billy Bones/Ben Gunn
  • Jim Hawkins
  • Beryl Hawkins
  • Joanna Trelawney
  • Lady Amanda Trelawney
  • Israel Hands
  • Boompsa Daisy
  • Long John Silver

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

Please Note: Sheet music is not available for this musical. Each licensee will need to create their own underscoring. 

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Mike Kenny

Mike Kenny is one of the England's leading writers, specializing in young people's theatre. He is the recipient of numerous awards, was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights and his plays are performed regularly throughout the UK and all over the world. In 2013 he was given an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Nottingham University, England.

Originally produced by Everyman Theatre, UK, in 2001 

Reviews

[Treasure Island] works brilliantly and gets its audience on its feet cheering.

- Daily Post, UK

Experienced young person's playwright Mike Kenny is cavalier with the niceties of Stevenson's story.

- Reviews Gate