Treasure Island

About Treasure Island

Presented by Le Navet Bete and Barbican Theatre

Escape to Treasure Island with Le Navet Bete and their swashbuckling, smash-hit comedy for all the family!

Featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands, and a mermaid you’ll never forget, set sail on the Jolly Todger with Jim Lad, Long John Silver, and a whole host of other characters for a hilarious voyage across the seas. But will they get there in one piece? Is everyone who they say they are? And does ‘X’ really mark the spot?

Le Navet Bete (King Arthur: A Legendary Comedy) are a multi award-winning physical comedy company based in Devon. Joining forces with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, John Nicholson (Peepolykus, BBC Radio 4), the company of four play out Robert Louis Stevenson’s legendary tale as you’ve never seen it before!

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Watch the trailer

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Reviews

“A ripping good yarn with an abundance of theatrical surprises.” ★★★★

The Stage

“Great fun! Ideal for children who love an adventure.” ★★★★★

Reviewshub

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £14.00

Dates & times:

Friday 04 to Saturday 05 July 2025

Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Running time:

2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:

10+

Warning:

This show contains comic violence, mild innuendo, strobe lighting, and gunshots.

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About Oxford Playhouse

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