Waveney Light Opera Group
present their production of

TREASURE ISLAND!

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story ‘Treasure Island’ is arguably one of the greatest works of storytelling in the English language.

Set in the 1700s, the hero is Jim Hawkins an only child whose parents run the Admiral Benbow – a quiet inn, though with a good reputation, not far from Bristol.

His troubles begin with the arrival of a mysterious sailor, Billy Bones, who tells tales of a notorious pirate called Captain Flint. One thing leads to another and before you can say “oh, arrrh”, Billy has died. Jim and his mother quickly rifle Billy’s sea chest and among his possessions they find a mysterious treasure map. Shortly afterwards, Jim joins Squire Trelawney and Dr Livesey on a mission to retrieve the treasure.

Unfortunately, their ship proves to be manned by a crew of treacherous pirates – including the one-legged Long John Silver …………

This stage musical version of the classic story is fast moving and enjoyable – a Jolly Salt-Encrusted Musical Adventure on the High Seas! Suitable for audiences of all ages with lots of songs about rum (naturally with a few “yo-ho-hos” thrown in), treasure maps where X marks the spot and one-legged salty old sea dogs with parrots that scream “pieces of eight”. It’s funny, has good songs, dancing and a bevy of beautiful grass-skirted maidens

A highly recommended production by one of the premier entertainment societies in the area and a great follow up to the ‘High Society’, ‘Disco Inferno’, ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ successes of the last couple of years.

Dates: Wednesday 16th April to Saturday 19th April 2008

Times: 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 2.30pm)

Venue: Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles

Tickets/Details from:
Telephoning 01502 712329
or e-mail [email protected]

For further information please contact:
John Cushing, Business Manager,
Waveney Light Opera Group
Bridge House, 5 Wesley Close,
BECCLES, Suffolk NR34 9UZ

Tel: 01502 712329

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.wlog.org.uk