Treasure Island
Book and Lyrics by Jake Brunger | Music and Lyrics by Pippa Cleary | Directed by Paul FosterThe perfect show for Christmas
Nothing short of a hoot
🌟 Featured in The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian’s Best Theatre Shows to See this Christmas 🌟
Thrill-seeking teen Jim Hawkins is fed up with her humdrum life on land, and longs for adventure on the stormy seas.
So when she discovers Captain Flint’s extraordinary and infamous map, promising a daring mission to a faraway island with secret hidden treasures, it seems all her wishes have come true.
With Squire Trelawney, Captain Smollett and the mysterious Long John Silver, she sets sail on a once-in-a-lifetime quest. But with ghostly creatures to encounter and swordfights aplenty to overcome, can her motley crew be trusted and will they ever be able to find where X marks the spot?
From a Bristol tavern to the mighty ocean waves, join Hawkins as she gets into pirate-y peril aboard the mighty Hispaniola. Whether landlubber or salty seadog, you’ll be on the edge of your seat and tapping your toes to an infectiously catchy new score!
Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale is brought to life as a brand-new musical by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary (the writing duo behind West End hits The Great British Bake Off Musical and The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾). Directed by Paul Foster (Curtains; A Little Night Music), Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure is a story of friendship, hope and reaching for dreams just beyond the horizon.
Full of heart, joy, and showstopping musical numbers, what better reason to chart a course to Bristol Old Vic this Christmas? Yo Ho Ho!
Artwork: Steph Pyne |Â Photo: Paul BlakemoreÂ
Original title treatment: Tony Stiles
An absolute triumph
Exudes joyful exuberance at every turn
Creating treasured memories for audiences
What might very well be the best show you can see this Christmas
Please note that we cannot guarantee the appearance of specific performers. Cast members’ performance schedules are subject to change, including unavailability due to illness.Â
ACCESS
Attending the Audio Described Performance on 20 Dec? Download the Audio Described Introductory Notes
Attending a Relaxed Performance on 22 Dec or 3 Jan? Download our Relaxed Performance Sheet to find out more about who you will see on stage, and some of the content in the show.Â
FOR SCHOOLS
A note from Treasure Island director Paul Foster
4 Dec 2025
The World of Treasure Island | Costume & Set designer Tom Rogers
2 Dec 2025
shiver me timbers! come and meet the crew of the hispanola
24 Nov 2025
Bristol's Treasure Island Tales | How the city shaped this famous adventure
21 Nov 2025
"it’s been a joyous twenty-year ride for the two of us" | Writers Jake and Pippa have the wind in their sails
20 Nov 2025
Full cast announced for Christmas musical Treasure Island
9 Sep 2025
Actor-Comedian Jayde Adams to make professional stage debut in Christmas Swashbuckler Treasure Island
31 Jul 2025
The ultimate Christmas show
Warm-hearted, sharply made, and properly funny
A show that exudes joyful exuberance at every turn
Theatrical riches await... Bristol Old Vic once again strikes gold with its Christmas show
Charming, clever and full of heart
Packed full of fun and laughter
Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure is generously supported by Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green.
On stage
Inside rehearsals
Photos: Johan Persson
Dates & Times
- 2:00pmMatinee, School’s performance | Please note that this performance will be filmedFrom £14
