Treasure Island
An Audible Original Drama
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Treasure Island
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Narrated by:
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Philip Glenister
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Daniel Mays
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Catherine Tate
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Owen Teale
About this listen
Audible Originals takes to the high seas to bring to life this timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps and mutiny, starring Catherine Tate (BAFTA-nominated, The Catherine Tate Show, The Office, Doctor Who), Philip Glenister (Outcast, Life On Mars), Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Pulse, Last Legion) and Daniel Mays (The Adventures of Tintin, Rogue One, Atonement) amongst others.
Featuring: Stephen Critchlow, James Doherty, Philip Glenister, Peter Gold, Ed Harrison, David Holt, Gerran Howell, Matthew Jure, Daniel Mays, Gerard McDermott, Paul McEwan, Harry Myers, Greg Page, Richard Reed, Mark Straker, Catherine Tate, Owen Teale and Ben Whitehead.
Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.
Public Domain (P)2017 Audible, LtdListeners also enjoyed...
Still gripping for children and adults alike
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Philip Glennister wasn't how I expected him to be but like the rest of the cast and performances he was terrific.
The characterisation of Long John Silver is delightful, balancing and hinting at a humane side whilst engaging in his scurrilous picaresque plot. Really a treat to listen to but like all audibles, subject to liking the narrator(s).
Masterpiece
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Great classic, masterfully acted.
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A classic tale that inspired many others
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Would you consider the audio edition of Treasure Island to be better than the print version?
I read the book as a child and watched the TV series, which I adored, so revisited the tale in audio book format with the expectation of being just a little disappointed. It's always risky interfering with fond memories. I needn't have worried. The audio version is charming; dramatic without being overplayed and faithful to the original story. It draws you quietly in as it weaves its gentle spell and reminded me perfectly why I love Treasure Island. I would not say it was better than the printed version but it is certainly on par as the character's met my imagined ones with great satisfaction.What did you like best about this story?
What's not to like about pirates, ships, hidden treasure and a one-legged villain with a talking parrot?! It's a magical, sometimes brutal, timeless tale of adventure. It appealed to me as a kid and it still warms my barnacles now I'm forty-something. The cast were nothing short of perfect, the temptation would be to over dramatize certain characters but restraint was shown making them believable to the listener. My favourite character? The very opinionated parrot of course.Which scene did you most enjoy?
I particularly enjoyed the scenes between John Silver and young Jim Hawkins which were played with perfect contrast, you couldn't help but be drawn in by the old pirate's charisma even though you know he's a ruffian.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
There were plenty of times when I chuckled or raised an eyebrow. The humour was just right and you can imagine that there would be plenty of laughs whilst hanging out with a bunch of pirates who seem to survive mostly on rum......when you weren't worrying about your throat being slit in your sleep!Any additional comments?
The unobtrusive sound track really added to the experience for me; chains clinking, anchor dropping, seagulls wheeling about, waves lapping......all a very necessary part of living the story. Thank you, it was excellent!A swashbuckling classic!
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