Treasure Island
by Bryony Lavery from Robert Louis Stevenson

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Readers enjoy this adaptation of Treasure Island, praising its humor, unique perspectives, and opportunities for female actresses. Many find it a refreshing take on the classic, with engaging characters and a balance of action and comedy. Overall, the script is seen as both fun and versatile for different performances.

Humorous and engaging script Great for female actresses Unique and refreshing adaptation Text layout can be irritating

Synopsis

Not one of us must breathe a word of what we've found.

It's a dark and stormy night.

Jim, the inn-keeper's granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger.

At the old sailor's feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets.

Jim invites him in - and her dangerous voyage begins.

Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of murder, money and mutiny, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in December 2014, in a thrilling adaptation by Bryony Lavery.

Publication

Publisher Faber & Faber
Year 2014
Binding Paperback
Edition Main
Pages 192
Language English
ISBN-13 9780571324361
ISBN-10 0571324363
LCC PR6062.A825

Treasure Island is a British adaptation play written by Bryony Lavery from Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Faber & Faber (2014).

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