Treasure Island
Season 4 - 6th August to 29th August, 2026
NEXT @ 1812
Treasure Island
6th August – 29th August, 2026
The Lowe Auditorium
🏴☠️⚔️ THE HISPANIOLA IS ABOUT TO SET SAIL FOR THE 1812 THEATRE ⚔️🏴☠️
Ken Ludwig’s Treasure Island barrels onto the 1812’s stage in a whirlwind of wit, danger, and high velocity theatrical fun. This is Stevenson’s classic reimagined with Ludwig’s trademark snap - quick turns, bold characters, and adventure that never slows down.
Meet four of the unforgettable figures driving this wild voyage:
✨ Hannah Sleeth as Dr Livesey. Dr Livesey is the calm, clever anchor of the voyage - the ship’s doctor whose steady logic and sharp mind keep the crew grounded when pirates, plots, and panic threaten to take over. She’s the voice of reason in a world spinning toward mutiny.
✨ Matthew Flint as Squire Trelawney & Job O’Brien. Squire Trelawney is loud, enthusiastic, and gloriously over the top - a gentleman adventurer whose excitement often outruns his good judgement. Job O’Brien is his opposite: a rough edged sailor with grit, humour, and a knack for getting tangled in trouble. Together, they bring comedy, chaos, and colour to the voyage.
✨ Chris Isaac as Captain Smollett & Black Dog. Captain Smollett is strict, disciplined, and fiercely protective of his ship - a no nonsense leader who senses danger long before anyone else. Black Dog, meanwhile, is a slippery, menacing pirate whose sudden appearances spark tension and treachery. Two roles, two sides of the storm.
✨ James Banger as Ben Gunn & Blind. Pew Ben Gunn is the wild, eccentric castaway with a mind full of secrets and cravings (especially cheese). Blind Pew is one of the story’s most chilling figures - a relentless messenger of doom whose presence sends shivers through the crew. A thrilling contrast that keeps the audience guessing.
⚔️ Pirates. Plots. Big laughs. Bigger danger. This is Treasure Island as only Ken Ludwig can deliver it - bold, boisterous, and bursting with momentum.
🎟️ August 6th to 29th, 2026
Tickets & more information: www.1812theatre.com.au
Adventure is calling - and it’s coming fast.
#treasureisland
Jul 31
⚔️🏴☠️ SIX ACTORS. TEN CHARACTERS. COUNTLESS ADVENTURES! 🏴☠️⚔️
Ken Ludwig`s electrifying adaptation of Treasure Island isn`t just a classic tale of buried treasure - it`s a thrilling, fast-paced theatrical adventure packed with sword fights, daring escapes, unforgettable characters and enough energy to keep you on the edge of your seat from the opening scene to the final curtain.
Our incredible cast brings an entire world of heroes, villains and rogues to life, often transforming before your eyes into completely different characters.
🏴 Rebekkah Wilde takes on the fierce pirate Anne Bonny - one of the sharpest and most formidable members of Silver`s crew - as well as the warm-hearted Mrs Hawkins, Jim`s devoted mother whose courage sets the adventure in motion.
⚖️ Liv Carlisle plays the ominously named Justice Death, a loyal pirate with a reputation as intimidating as his name.
☠️ Castiel McIntosh portrays the honest young sailor Tom Morgan, whose loyalty is tested on the voyage, alongside the ruthless pirate Ezekiel Hazard, proving just how quickly fortunes can change on the high seas.
💥 Daniel Parton brings to life the hot-tempered George Merry, one of the most murderous and mutinous pirates aboard - a man always ready to ignite trouble.
🗡️ Molly Simons becomes the fearsome Israel Hands, a deadly pirate whose ruthless ambition makes him one of Jim Hawkins` greatest threats.
🍺 Andre Ayton showcases remarkable versatility in three memorable roles: the loud, hard-drinking Billy Bones, whose mysterious treasure map begins the entire adventure; Josiah Bland, one of Silver`s colourful pirates; and the infamous Calico Jack, a swaggering buccaneer destined for a memorable fate.
From hidden treasure and mutiny to laughter, danger and spectacular swashbuckling action, Treasure Island is theatre at full sail - bold, exhilarating and perfect for audiences of all ages.
📍 The 1812 Theatre
🗓️ 6th–29th August
Gather your crew, secure your tickets, and prepare for an unforgettable voyage where X marks the spot... but getting there is half the adventure!
#TreasureIsland
Jul 31
The mic switches on again this Friday.
At 7:30pm this Friday (31st July), The bakery at The 1812 becomes a space for voices, stories, poetry, and expression.
Share something of your own… or sit back and let the words of others fill the room.
Everyone is welcome — performers, listeners, first‑timers, seasoned storytellers.
Spoken Word — This Friday!
📅 31 July
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 The Bakery @ 1812 Theatre, Upper Ferntree Gully
Jul 28
🏴☠️TREASURE ISLAND ROARS INTO THE 1812 THEATRE - 6th TO 29th AUGUST🏴☠️
Get ready for a whirlwind of wit, danger, and full throttle theatrical fun as Ken Ludwig’s fast paced adaptation of Treasure Island storms onto the Lowe Auditorium stage.
Introducing two of the unforgettable characters at the heart of the adventure:
Anastasia Swadling is captivating as Jim Hawkins, bringing fierce energy, sharp curiosity, and unstoppable momentum to the young hero who’s swept from quiet beginnings into a world of pirates, plots, and pulse pounding adventure.
Felix Green steps into the boots of Long John Silver, delivering charm, cunning, and delicious unpredictability in every scene. His Silver is magnetic - the kind of rogue who keeps you guessing and grinning right up to the final twist.
⚓ Sword fights. Schemes. Split second turns. Big laughs. Bigger danger. This is Treasure Island as only Ken Ludwig can deliver it - bold, boisterous, and bursting with high energy theatrical snap.
🎟️ 6th–29th August 2026
For tickets or more information: www.1812theatre.com.au
Adventure awaits - and it moves fast.
#treasureisland
Jul 24
🌊🏴☠️ BRACE YOURSELF FOR ADVENTURE! 🏴☠️🌊
Hold on to your seat — the 1812 Theatre is diving headfirst into a whirlwind of danger, daring, and delight with Ken Ludwig’s rip roaring stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
This isn’t your quiet, dusty classic. This is Treasure Island at full throttle..!
Ludwig is famous for his lightning fast wit and theatrical bravado, and this production promises exactly that: big laughs, bold characters, and breakneck storytelling that barrels forward like a ship in full gale.
Join young Jim Hawkins as he’s swept from a quiet inn to the high seas, where mutiny brews, pirates lurk, and the legendary Long John Silver proves as charming as he is treacherous. Expect sword fights, secrets, and split second twists — all delivered with Ludwig’s signature comedic snap.
⚓ A classic tale. A modern theatrical thrill ride. A treasure chest of adventure. The Lowe Auditorium is about to become the wildest deck on the high seas — and you’re invited aboard.
https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2026-season/treasure-island/
#treasureisland
Jul 14
🏴☠️✨ BRACE YOURSELF FOR SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURE ON THE HIGH SEAS! ✨🏴☠️
This isn’t your quiet, dusty classic. This is Treasure Island at full throttle — packed with Ken Ludwig’s trademark rapid fire humour, razor sharp dialogue, and the kind of theatrical spectacle that keeps you gripping the edge of your seat.
The 1812 Theatre is about to unleash a storm of swashbuckling chaos with Ken Ludwig’s wildly theatrical adaptation of Treasure Island, directed by Erin O’Hare.
Follow Jim Hawkins as he’s hurled into a world of pirates, peril, and pulse pounding twists. Long John Silver schemes in the shadows, tempers flare, swords clash, and the story races forward with the speed of a cannon blast.
It’s bold. It’s boisterous. It’s bursting with wit. And it transforms the stage into a high stakes, high energy adventure you won’t want to miss.
⚓ Treasure awaits. Danger lurks. The countdown to this great adventure has begun.
Performances 6th to 29th August.
Tickets: https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2026-season/treasure-island/
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Jul 1
🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉
Every last ticket to Rumelstiltskin has now been snapped up!
A huge, thank you to everyone who booked a ticket, the cast & crew who brought this magical tale to life, and everyone who helped in the staging of our first pantomime production.
To everyone joining us in the coming days — we can’t wait to welcome you into the magical world of Chris Hodson’s Rumpelstiltskin. And to those who missed out this time.
Stay tuned… there’s always another adventure around the corner.
🔍❤️ Thanks for making this first show such a delight!
#Rumpelstiltskin
Jul 1
✨📖 Only 2 Days to Go - 94% of Tickets SOLD… 📖✨
Our school‑holiday pantomime Rumpelstiltskin, written by Chris Hodson, opens in just 2 days—and the magic is already spreading fast.
✨ Tickets are disappearing fast now with 94% of them sold.
From 29 June to 5 July, at 10:30am and 1:30pm, join us for a tale filled with mischief, laughter, and a sprinkle of fairy‑tale chaos.
If you’re planning to bring the kids, grandkids, or anyone young at heart… this is your last opportunity to secure your seats before they all vanish.
🎭✨ The countdown to enchantment has begun…
🎟️ https://www.1812theatre.com.au/2026-season/pantomine/
#Rumpelstiltskin
Jun 27
