National Theatre Playscripts: Treasure Island

Young Jim Hawkins' quiet life at the Admiral Benbow Inn is interrupted by the arrival of Billy Bones and a treasure map. Jim leaves behind her peaceful life in search of the treasure. Along the way she encounters Long John Silver and a crew of bloodthirsty pirates and she realises this voyage may be more dangerous than she first thought.

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Working in partnership with the National Theatre, these new playscripts bring the theatre alive in the classroom. Each play has been carefully selected to ensure maximum impact and relevance to students, while the activities and teaching support are underpinned by National Theatre strategies so that teachers can feel confident using these approaches. Vibrant production images and the 'Making the play' section show how the play is brought to life on stage while the
activities combine a focus on English skills with the play as a perfomance. Adapted by Bryony Lavery, this is an exciting new adaptation of Stevenson's classic tale of money,
murder and mutiny. Young Jim Hawkins leads a quiet life at the Admiral Benbow Inn run by her Grandma. One night, fate brings Billy Bones, a large sea chest and a treasure map to their door. As Jim sets off on a voyage to find the treasure, she encounters a crew of the bloodthirstiest pirates, including the infamous Long John Silver, and she begins to wonder whether any of them will make it back alive...