Quantum Theatre's Treasure Island comes to Ventnor Botanic Garden for a summer evening of outdoor family theatre on the Isle of Wight. The Robert Louis Stevenson classic gets the full pirate treatment: Long John Silver, buried treasure, sea shanties, sword fights and a crew of salty characters taking over the garden setting. It starts at 19:00, which gives families time to eat first or settle in with a picnic blanket before the performance begins.
The Undercliff setting is part of the appeal. Ventnor Botanic Garden has open-air paths, subtropical planting and that warm south-Wight feel that suits a travelling theatre company better than a plain hall. Quantum Theatre says its summer shows go ahead whatever the forecast, with a pause only for thunderstorm or heavy deluge, so coats, layers and something waterproof are sensible even in July.
This one is useful for children who need action rather than a quiet sit-down play, and for adults who want a school-holiday evening that still feels manageable. Book through Quantum Theatre, check arrival instructions before travelling, and look at more family events if you are planning a fuller summer week on the island.