Treasure Island National Theatre

The former Poet Laureate looks at the work of Robert Louis Stevenson, whose Treasure Island inspired his own sequels, The New World and Silver.

Chaired by James Naughtie.

Treasure Island is playing at the National Theatre until 8 April: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/treasure-island

Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life on the Olivier stage in a thrilling new adaptation by Bryony Lavery.

Playing until 8 April 2015. Find out more and book tickets: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/treasure-island

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Director Polly Findlay and playwright Bryony Lavery discuss their new version of R L Stevenson's adventure story with Fiona Mountford.

Find out more and book tickets: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/treasure-island

It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. 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.

This winter, Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life on the Olivier stage in a thrilling new adaptation by Bryony Lavery.

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

Suitable for 10yrs+

For out more and book tickets: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/treasure-island