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
Ahoy there, me hearties! This here treasure map says that fame and fortune await whichever brave soul sets out to discover them on the high seas.
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?
Or will they walk the plank to face certain doom, at the hands of Hull’s most perilous pirates?
Find out in Hull’s silliest Christmas show, featuring a live band and the chance to make as much noise as you possibly can.
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.
20-29 Dec 2024
Social, Humber St, Hull
Children – £13.50
Concession – £16.50
Standard – £19.50
(No booking fee)
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. 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.
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.
Photos (Red Riding Hood, 2023)
Photos by Tom Arran
Fri 20 Dec
6.00pm
Sat 21 Dec
2.00pm
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.
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
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
Lighting Designer
Caitlin Clarke
Costume and Prop Maker
Kate Price
Sound Engineer
Jack Pellatt
Front of House Manager
Rachael Abbey
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 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:
