Robin Hood And The
Babes In The Wood
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“I am pleased to report that Pantomime is still alive and well...Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, written and directed by Amanda Hall, was one of the best I have seen.”
Theatre Online
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“Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood was both written and directed by Amanda Hall. I cannot congratulate Amanda enough on this extremely well written and crafted pantomime.”
NODA
The Merriest of Pantomimes
King Augustus and Queen Augustine are so excited when their new baby daughter, Princess Aurora, is born that they invite the whole kingdom to her christening. But they forget to invite the Fairy Black who doesn’t take kindly to this and casts a wicked spell over the baby Princess.
Under the protection of Fairy Lilac we see the Princess aged 6 & 12 years old. As she approaches her 18th birthday a wonderful party is arranged for her but the spell comes true and she pricks her finger on a spindle, falling asleep for 100 years. The spell can only be broken by true love’s kiss. Will it be Prince Gorgeous or indeed Dandelion the gardener that comes to the rescue?
Follow the adventures of our Princess, Nanny Nettie Nettle, Chester the Jester, Bogwood & Comp Heap and all their friends in this hilarious comedy caper and daring rescue to wake the Princess from her slumber.
Characters
Robin Hood - Good looking and very confident. Principal boy.
Little John - The tallest of Robin’s Merry Men.
Will Scarlet - Merry Man.
Friar Tuck - Merry Man – large & jolly.
Allan-a-Dale - Merry Man.
Mrs Allan-a-Dale - Mrs Dale the tea maker.
Much the Miller’s son - Merry Man.
David of Doncaster - Merry Man.
Merry Man No. 7 - Merry Man.
Maid Marian - Friend of all the villagers. Ward to the Sheriff but hates him. Principal girl.
M’Lady Catherine - Sister to Marian whom she likes to protect.
Nurse Goodbody - Nurse is bringing the children to be looked after by the Sheriff. Dame.
Silly Billy - Nurse Goodbody’s son – comic.
Sheriff of Nottingham - Has to take on his brother’s children after his death but discovers the truth of the Will, that he inherits everything if the Babes die. Baddie.
Muck - Comic duo working for the Sheriff, baddie.
Rake - Comic duo working for the Sheriff, baddie.
Babe - Willow - A little bit naughty, but lovable. Child.
Babe - River - A little bit naughty, but lovable. Child.
Clumber - The Forest Fairy – clumsy.
King Richard - Can be from the company.
A large sized cast with 20 principals, along with an optional adult company consisting of 6 to 12 as well as a children’s company consisting of 6 to 12.
