TREASURE ISLAND
Treasure Island
Wednesday 4 December 2024 until Sunday 5 January 2025
Well, ahoy there me hearties! Our next pantomime will transport you to a far-off magical island full of swash-buckling escapades, treasure and intrigue.
This sea-faring tale will be jam-packed with all the favourite Richmond panto ingredients plus oodles of laughs, great music and stunning sets. There will also be lashings of Tunnocks teacakes and, of course, the celebrated knitted element.
So, climb aboard for this fun-filled festive adventure and set sail for the voyage of a lifetime!
Knit for panto!!!
Equally popular as the pantomime is the celebrated community knitting campaign that is an essential part of the action.
This year, we are appealing for knitted or crocheted ice creams which will be used during the 57 performances of Treasure Island.
Mimicking the behaviour of audiences in Georgian times, the knitted ice creams will be thrown onto the stage at a given point in the show, as well as being used to decorate the Theatre during the festive season.
The Richmond knitting tradition started back in 2011, when bananas were knitted for The Adventures of Sinbad and since then it has become a much wider phenomena with enthusiastic contributions received from across the UK and abroad with some coming from as far as Australia and New Zealand.
Read more about the story here.
Ready to get started?
All types of ice creams, lolly pops and ice cream wafer sandwiches are welcome, and knitters are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination. An example can be picked up from the Box Office or downloaded using the links below. Alternatively, people can use their own designs and all colours and sizes are welcomed.
Knitted ice cream pattern.
Knitted ice creams should be handed in at the Box Office or posted to arrive at the Theatre (The Georgian Theatre Royal, Victoria Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW) by Saturday 30 November.
Treasure Island runs at The Georgian Theatre Royal from Wednesday 4 December until Sunday 5 January 2025. Tickets from £17 to £25 are available from the Box Office on 01748 825252 or via the online booking service.