The ballet L'île des pirates was presented in four acts by Louis Henry with music composed by Casimir Gide, Luigi Carlini, Gioachino Rossini, and Ludwig van Beethoven.

[2] The libretto came from Adolphe Nourrit, and Louis Henry developed the choreography.

The sets for L’île des pirates were designed by several artists, each responsible for specific acts.

[4] The role portrayed by Fanny Elssler was later taken over at the Paris Opera by Madame Duvernay and Pauline Leroux.

Amid a backdrop of continual disguises, comings and goings, and romantic glances, the young man ultimately seeks to win her affection.