Robyn Hood (and her Merry Women)
By Roger Wooster
Age range
16 +
Cast size
15 +
Approx. running time
90 mins +
Gender breakdown
Male: 9 (14 without doubling)
Female: 12
Also: Opportunity for young dancers as Spirits of the Forest.
Female: 12
Also: Opportunity for young dancers as Spirits of the Forest.
Setting
Forest, exterior castle, interior castle.
Note
A family seasonal drama with songs for a large sized group.
First performance
Newtown Community Players, Powys, Wales in December 2003 (since revised).
Synopsis
The forest is under attack. The evil Lady Guy is planning to cut down all the trees in order to catch the outlaws – the famous Robyn Hood and her Merry Women. Lady Guy’s nephew, Marion (yes, it is a boy’s name!) is ordered to help but is reluctant. Captured by the outlaws he quickly disguises himself as a woman and swaps sides to help Robyn defeat the cruel plans of Lady Guy, the Sheriff and Prince John.
Mayhem and adventure ensue as Robyn Hood and her Merry Women battle Lady Guy to save Sherwood Forrest.
Without being a panto in the traditional sense, this play contains all the elements of a rollicking family show with loads of gags and physical comedy, some romance, some crossdressing and audience participation. With tongue firmly in cheek this play appeals to sophisticated and less sophisticated tastes!
With consultation, groups are invited to add additional material or adapt gags for contemporary relevance.
Mayhem and adventure ensue as Robyn Hood and her Merry Women battle Lady Guy to save Sherwood Forrest.
Without being a panto in the traditional sense, this play contains all the elements of a rollicking family show with loads of gags and physical comedy, some romance, some crossdressing and audience participation. With tongue firmly in cheek this play appeals to sophisticated and less sophisticated tastes!
With consultation, groups are invited to add additional material or adapt gags for contemporary relevance.