Treasure at Tweedbank

Well done to all of the P4-7 pupils at Tweedbank Primary School who took to the stage for todays performance of Treasure Island. Having already worked with the school previously, on a production of Burke and Hare, the Charades team were anticipating a great finale to this jam packed week of touring - we were definitely not disappointed!

On arriving at Tweedbank at first light, there was evidence of pirate activity in every corner of the school; an array of art work decorated the corridors and the hall was decked out with palm trees, jolly roger flags and more art work and original poster designs. 

The art work and scenery framed the show beautifully which was of course a swashbuckling success all round. Everyone in the cast really rose to the occasion and the energy of the performance was fantastic. In particular the P7 pirates excelled; not only did they master the difficult and very fast verses of 'Cold Blooded Mutiny' but they also really embraced the menacing pirate character. The combination of achievements resulted in a truly captivating performance. 

Here is one of our favourite Treasure Island posters from the hall - can anyone name the artist? 

We also found this impressive collage of photos and audience reviews from Tweedbank's previous performance of Burke and Hare: