


Set sail for a wild voyage.
A bold, funny, wryly inventive, and gloriously offbeat re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island – new musical Silver Tongue rips up the map and re-draws the legend with killer songs, knockabout humour, and a touch of that special Hayes Theatre magic. Created by breakout Australian talents Miranda Middleton, Jacob Parker and Alec Steedman, and developed by Hayes over several years, this is a world premiere you won’t want to miss – a swashbuckling romp full of heart, swagger, and constant surprises.
At the heart of the story are Jim – a young person adrift in the world, wrestling with questions of ambition and identity as they chase after a map and a myth – and the notorious Silver Tongue – a salty, swaggering, magnetic pirate queen who’s equal parts mentor, menace and mystery. This unlikely duo set off on a rollicking treasure hunt, where double- and triple-crossing soon see them diving into uncharted waters, and ultimately into a whole new quest for truth, redemption, and the chance to write their own story.
With our Artistic Directors at the helm and brought to life by a cast of actor-musicians led by Hayes favourite Billie Palin (Godspell, The Pirates of Penzance) in the title role, get ready for a wet, wild and witty voyage packed with big ideas, whip-smart dialogue, and punchy, genre-blending songs.
1hr 40min. No Interval.
13th November, 2026
12th December, 2026

GETTING TO THE VENUE Hayes Theatre Co is located at 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay. Right off the top of Macleay Street, and up the road from beautiful Rushcutters Bay Park.
BY BUS: Catch the 311 bus from Railway Square or York Street near Wynyard Street. Drop off on Elizabeth Bay Road or Greenknowe Avenue.
BY TRAIN: Catch the train from the city to Kings Cross Station. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the theatre.
BY CAR: Discount parking is available from the Kings Cross Parking Station (entrance on Ward Avenue). Bring your parking ticket with you to the theatre and have it validated at the Box Office to receive discounted unlimited parking.
Book by: Jacob Parker and Miranda Middleton
Music and Lyrics by: Alec Steedman
Director: Richard Carroll
Musical Director: Victoria Falconer
Costume Designer: Sam Hernandez
Cast includes: Billie Palin
Silver Tongue runs for 1hr 40min. No Interval.
Silver Tongue is at Sydney's Hayes Theatre Co, which is located at 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, 2011.
Silver Tongue tickets start at $81.
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