The Gay Beggars Drama Group present Treasure Island, adapted from the classic novel by John Hildreth.
This adventurous adaptation of the novel follows young Jim Hawkins as he discovers a treasure map in a dead pirate's chest and is led on a expedition across the ocean to recover the fortune in gold. Fair winds and favorable seas soon give way to mutiny, greed, and the machinations of a one-legged pirate named Long John Silver. Join Jim on the adventure of a lifetime as he fights for his life as well as that of his friends in this classic tale of piracy and heroism!
Playing 20., 21., 22.*, 24., 25., 27., and 28th of June 2025 at 19:30 (*16:30) at BAU3, Dornacherstrasse 192 (Gundeldinger Feld) Basel.
Tickets are 25.- full price / 15.- reduced (student, AHV, IV)
CW: the production features depictions of violence and murder (sword- and pistol fighting, as well as instances of choking) as well as some loud sounds and flashing lights. For more information don't hesitate to get in touch or ask the front of house crew on the night.
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Bar & box office open an hour before showtime, doors to the theatre open half an hour before – you can freely choose your seats. The performance will be in English, and have an approx. runtime of 2.5 hours
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The Gay Beggars Drama Group present Treasure Island, adapted from the classic novel by John Hildreth.
This adventurous adaptation of the novel follows young Jim Hawkins as he discovers a treasure map in a dead pirate's chest and is led on a expedition across the ocean to recover the fortune in gold. Fair winds and favorable seas soon give way to mutiny, greed, and the machinations of a one-legged pirate named Long John Silver. Join Jim on the adventure of a lifetime as he fights for his life as well as that of his friends in this classic tale of piracy and heroism!
Playing 20., 21., 22.*, 24., 25., 27., and 28th of June 2025 at 19:30 (*16:30) at BAU3, Dornacherstrasse 192 (Gundeldinger Feld) Basel.
Tickets are 25.- full price / 15.- reduced (student, AHV, IV)
CW: the production features depictions of violence and murder (sword- and pistol fighting, as well as instances of choking) as well as some loud sounds and flashing lights. For more information don't hesitate to get in touch or ask the front of house crew on the night.
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Bar & box office open an hour before showtime, doors to the theatre open half an hour before – you can freely choose your seats. The performance will be in English, and have an approx. runtime of 2.5 hours including intermission.
If you'd like to come see the show with a group of students, please get in touch via email: gaybeggars(at)gmail.com to reserve tickets.
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