The National Theatre’s Production of Treasure Island to be broadcast live
Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Treasure Island will be shown on the National Theatre’s YouTube channel on Thursday, April 16 at 7pm BST as part of National Theatre At Home.
It’s a dark, stormy night.
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.
During this unprecedented time which has seen the closure of theatres, cinemas and schools, National Theatre At Home is providing access to content online to serve audiences in their homes.
Audiences around the world can stream NT Live productions for free via YouTube every Thursday at 7pm and it will then be available on demand for seven days.
Following Treasure Island, Twelfth Night on the April 23 featuring Tamsin Greig as Malvolia in Shakespeare's classic comedy, with further titles to be announced.
Alongside the streamed productions, National Theatre at Home will also feature accompanying interactive content such as Q&As with cast and creative teams and post-stream talks, with further details of this programme to be announced.
National Theatre Live turned ten on June 25 last year - the date of the first ever NT Live broadcast which was Phédre starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren.
Over ten years over 80 theatre productions have been shown in 3500 venues worldwide, reaching an overall audience of more than 10 million people.
NT Live currently screens in 2500 venues across 65 countries.
Recent broadcasts include Cyrano de Bergerac with James McAvoy,Present Laughter with Andrew Scott, Fleabag with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, All My Sons with Sally Field and many more.
