A teenage Very Merry Band rail against the forces of injustice and inequality in a joyous, anarchic Christmas spectacle.
Marrying all the joys and spectacle of Christmas theatre with a heartfelt social message, Daniel Bye’s take on the legend of Robin Hood sees the reluctant hero join with a band of young people who have been cast out of a society where they have no say and who have taken things into their own hands.
Igniting a timeless tale for a new generation, Robin and his Very Merry Band rail against the unfair and unequal system and the men in power that oversee it, yearning for the time when Prince John is overthrown and a different leader will make it all better.
But will King Richard be able to magically right all wrongs, or will he be a megalomaniac in a suit played by an eight- or nine-year-old?
Director Jenni Jackson said "I am delighted to be directing Robin Hood this Christmas at The Egg. The world Dan has created for families is full of adventure and excitement. It's a play full of outlaws, kings, and danger, but it's also full of friendship and asks questions about what it means to be a young person speaking truth to power. I am so excited to bring this bold, playful & physical story to the stage for Bath audiences to enjoy.”
Cast
Robin Sam Liu (he/him); Marian Harriett O’Grady (she/her); John Tom Mackean (he/him); Much Ellian Showering (they/them); Sheriff Joe Tweedale (he/him); King Richard A Momoko Mackey (she/her); King Richard B Tomos Burt (he/him).
*King Richard will be played by child performers who alternate performances.
Listings information
Robin Hood: 29 November – 11 January 2025
The Egg Theatre, 36 Monmouth St, Bath BA1 2AN
Previews 29 & 30 Nov at 7pm | £15
Running Time: 2 hours, including an interval
Times vary throughout the run, please check website | £22.50 – £17.50
BSL signed performances: Mon 23 Dec 6pm & Sat 11 Jan 2pm
Tickets: Robin Hood — Theatre Royal Bath
Further information: The Egg — Theatre Royal Bath