Treasure Island!

This musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s well known story suited this group of over 50 children (aged from 8-16 years) very well, giving huge scope for principals and chorus alike. Karenza Williams (Jim Hawkins) had good stage presence with a good singing voice and clear diction. Jan Cudak (Long John Silver) was believable as the pirate leader moving easily between being ingratiatingly nice to comically evil. Amy Rattray and Sophie McKenzie made a delightful comic pairing as the inept pirates Black Dog and Big Jesse - their duet “I Wanna Go Home!” was a hoot. Strong support was given by Emily Keith (Squire), Jago Love-Jennings (Dr Livesey), Izzy Jones (Arrow the Ship’s Captain) and Gregor Keith (Ben Gunn). Mention too must be made of Erin Murphy as colourful Polly the Parrott. The large chorus of pirates, phantoms and bevy of beauties sang and moved well – the piratical numbers at the opening and closing of both acts being particularly rousing.  The well-constructed multi-level set, overseen by George the Seagull, was colourful and changed easily between locations – from the Admiral Benbow Inn to the deck of the Hispaniola to the beaches and jungle of Skull Island – even the onstage cannon fired at this performance (a first apparently!). Costumes too were colourful and appropriate to each character. Well done to everyone involved – it was good to see such enthusiasm from the young actors being much appreciated by the full-house audience.

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