You rarely see a person who does not know about Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, even if you never had to read this book, many people know both the plot and the heroes of this work.
Treasure Island Pirate Book
Treasure Island is the most famous work of Scottish writer Robert Lewis Stevenson. For generations of readers of all ages, they have plunged into the heady world of adventure. Fans from different continents in different years have always enthusiastically watched the dangerous adventures of heroes, pirate conspiracies, and the trials to which the brave boy Jim is subjected. This is one of the most famous adventure novels in world literature, after reading which the boys begin to play pirates, draw maps and search for treasures.
Many films have been shot based on this work both in our country and abroad. Cartoon films about treasure hunts are watched by children as if spellbound.
But not only cruel pirates and brave gentlemen come to us from the pages of books and from television screens. You can immerse yourself in this world of adventure and “smell the gunpowder” by visiting the theater. Today, many theaters put on their scenes this immortal work, the plot of this book is used to stage many festive shows and musicals.
A little about the play "Treasure Island"
The musical Treasure Island at the Aquamarine Musical Theater is a great way to plunge into marine romance with your child. To ensure that the audience saw this show, the ideological inspirer and leader - Nina Chusova, a graduate of GITIS, director - Yuri Kataev, composers - Vladislav Malenko, Alexey Mironov, and not all members of the team that created and presented the world of pirates and adventures, worked on it to children. The musical “Treasure Island”, reviews of which are the most flattering, has not lost popularity for several years. Many have already watched this production more than once and claim that they will come again.
In November 2012, the premiere of the performance took place. For more than three years, children and their parents regularly visit the Aquamarine Musical Theater, the musical Treasure Island. Reviews flow in inexhaustible flow, and the flow of visitors does not wane.
A bit about the Aquamarine Theater
The name of the theater in which the musical Treasure Island is musical is Aquamarine. Reviews of the theater, located just a 5-minute walk from the metro station, do not run low. A walk from the metro will set visitors to a meeting with the beautiful, because the road passes through a picturesque park. Well, for those who prefer to travel by private transport, a spacious parking lot is available.
The auditorium itself is very comfortable and cozy. The chairs are very comfortable and arranged so that an excellent overview is guaranteed to all visitors, because the amphitheater has a good lift. The smallest viewers are provided with special pillows so that the young viewer does not miss anything because of the backs of adults. So the organization, premises and even the musical theater “Aivengo”, the musical “Treasure Island” deserve the most enthusiastic reviews.
Fragrant tea and coffee are always waiting for theater guests in a cozy cafe. And, of course, what a theater cafe without ice cream, sandwiches and cakes, and little visitors will not be left without cotton candy and crispy popcorn.
It has become an excellent tradition to give each viewer a photograph with the heroes of a pirate story.
What “treasures” did the musical “Treasure Island” collect
Reviews of this romantic story are the best advertising. Nina Chusova and Yuri Kataev, together with their team, created a romantic story about the treasures of human souls, such as nobility, honesty, devotion, courage. The performance plunges into the exciting world of adventure and adults and children, all without exception. And music and songs that take their souls, wonderful choreography and talented play by actors, exciting tricks and staged fights, bright costumes are the “pearls” of this production, turning this show into a world-class production.
In the box with "treasures" the performance has 1282 times performed "Song of Freedom", which became a hit. More than half a million spectators were imbued with the spirit of pirate romance and risky adventures.
To make a complete picture of all the “riches” of the performance and decide for yourself whether or not to visit the musical Treasure Island, the reviews of enthusiastic spectators can be found on the theater’s website.
The plot of the play
As already mentioned, the bright show is based on the immortal work of Robert Lewis Stevenson's “Treasure Island”. The plot is familiar to most from childhood on books, films, cartoons.
Jim Hawkins and his mother once settled a mysterious stranger in his tavern. His name was Billy Bones, the rude and restless resident was clearly afraid of someone and asked Jim to look for a one-legged sailor in the area. However, Billy still finds his enemies. The first to do it was the Black Dog. A quarrel with the Black Dog brings Billy to bed for several days. At this time, he confesses to Jim that he was a navigator at Flint himself - a pirate who terrified sailors by his own name. And now Billy is most afraid of getting a “black mark” - a pirate warning. But you won’t get away from fate, and old Pugh, the repelling blind man, nevertheless gives Billy a mark. Unable to withstand such a blow, Billy dies. Realizing that a gang of pirates is about to enter the tavern, Jim and his mother decide to collect the money they owe for the billets from Bons's chest. At the same time, Jim picks up the bag from the chest. Mother and son barely managed to escape, the pirates rushed into the tavern, but could not find what they needed.
And Jim, meeting with Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, gives them the package. At this moment, it turns out that in fact this is the real map of the island on which pirate treasures are hidden. Gentlemen decide to find these treasures and take Jim with them as a young man.
This event will dramatically change the fate of all actors. Heroes are waiting for adventure and danger, new friends and treacherous enemies. But honor, decency, devotion, thirst for freedom and justice will help to overcome all adversities and achieve their goals.
It should be noted that in the original Stevenson’s novel is a rather gloomy work, but the creative team managed to rethink the novel, creating the musical “Treasure Island”. Reviews of him say that history has turned into a hooligan modern production that does not let kids or adults get bored. From the first minutes, what is happening on the stage captures the attention of the viewer and does not let go until the very end.
The musical "Treasure Island" in Moscow. Reviews
This pirate holiday happens in Moscow almost every day. The name of the theater, on the stage of which the musical “Treasure Island” - “Aquamarine” was staged. Reviews written by viewers suggest that interest in the 3 years of the existence of this production has not waned. And sometimes the statements of the audience are very contradictory: someone is delighted, someone is disappointed. You can familiarize yourself with them and try to get some idea of the show.
Reviews about the actors
What do viewers say when they watch the musical Treasure Island on Kuntsevskaya? The reviews that the audience leaves about the actors' play allow us to get an idea of their professionalism. Guests of the theater note that the actors play so convincingly that for the duration of the performance you forget about everything and seem to plunge into the thick of things. Many are particularly impressed by the game of the younger cast, the children perform their roles so well that sometimes it seems that even adult actors are inferior to them in professionalism. All the actors and directors managed to create a hooligan story from a rather gloomy novel, which does not allow the spectator to get bored for a minute. Gymnasts, jugglers, clowns, who created a feeling of crazy fun and incredibility of what was happening, received a separate audience praise.
The vast majority of viewers who watched the performance also like songs, music, and vocal data of the guys who played the role of Jim Hawkins at different times.
But in fairness it should be noted that there are spectators with a different opinion. Not everyone likes what actors do day after day. The production has existed for more than three years, and the impression is commonplace. There is a feeling that the actors are already tired of their roles and do not "play", but simply perform certain actions, like clockwork toys.
Impressions of the show
About the show as a whole there are also a lot of enthusiastic opinions. Spectators are happy to give 3 hours to watch your favorite show. According to many, the time at the Aquamarine Theater flies like an instant.
Adults and children are so admired that they come to watch this pirate story again and again, and at the same time they bring their friends and relatives. The marine romance of the performance inspires the exploits, the exciting action does not allow you to sit still, and beautiful songs are remembered for a long time. Some visitors claim that their playlists replenished with songs from the musical. The audience is impressed with a lot: the actors' play, sets, songs and the general atmosphere. I want to say: a thousand devils, how great!
And many more are delighted with the atmosphere prevailing in the theater itself. Fun and friendliness fills the whole space. Children play with animators, participate in various competitions, take pictures with adventure heroes.
Conclusion
So, the name of the theater company that gave everyone the musical “Treasure Island” - “Ivanhoe”. You can take notes about the performance and try to imagine what this production is all about, or you can just buy a ticket and see this show with your own eyes.