Robin Hood

A sharp-shooting tale of friendship and bravery

Written by Daniel Bye, Directed by Elvi Piper, Music by Bay Bryan and Claire O'Connor

Rob might not be the most likely of heroes - but when destiny calls, he answers!

The villainous Sheriff promises to marry off Maid Marian to the ditzy Prince Foppingham - but Rob, Marian, Jen, and Tuck have other plans!

Encountering woodland spirits, exciting challenges, and unexpected hurdles, it will take all the gang's smarts and bravery to outwit the Sheriff and save the forest from his wicked plans!

Sneak Peek

Robin in a forest surrounded by green smoke aiming a bow and arrow

Maid Marian in front of some rocks in the park, wearing a peach and gold coloured dress

The Sheriff in the park surrounded by green smoke

Jen standing in the park surrounded by pink smoke

Friar Tuck in the park peaking from behind a tree

Prince Foppingham in the park surrounded by yellow smoke, wearing a red and yellow outfit

Marian and Rob smile at the camera, surrounded by the greenery of the park

Robin Hood Cast

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Joe Parker

Cast - Rob

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Hope Yolanda

Cast - Marian

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Eve Pereira

Cast - Jen

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Ian Crowe

Cast - Sheriff

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Lisa Howard

Cast - Tuck/God of the Forest

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Matthew Ganley

Cast - Lord Foppingham/King Richard

First Look

Joe Parker as Robin in the park, holding a bow-and-arrow and laughing.

Eve Pereira, as Jen, helps some children from the audience with an archery competition in an interactive scene. Other cast members and audience can be seen in the background.

Lisa Howard a Tuck looks on bemused, holding a ukulele and arrow.

Hope Yolanda as Marian, hands bound in chains, looks on at the scene before her.

Ian Crowe as the Sheriff addresses the audience standing on a tall wooden throne as Hope Yolanda's Marian stands in front.

Ian Crowe's Sheriff, Hope Yolanda's Marian, and Matthew Ganley's King Richard have a fight on a platform on the lake.

Behind The Scenes

The Robin Hood Cast and Crew laughing in group a photo

Writer Daniel Bye and the Cast and Laughing at the Table Read

Hope Yolanda, Lisa Howard, Eve Pereira and Joe Parker rehearsing in the Round theatre space

Eve Pereira, Ian Crowe, Elvi Piper and Joe Parker rehearsing in the Round theatre space

Mathew Ganley and Eve Pereira rehearsing in the Round theatre space

Cast & Crew

Cast: Rob - Joe Parker, Marian - Hope Yolanda, The Sheriff - Ian Crowe, Jen - Eve Pereira, Tuck/God of the Forest - Lisa Howard, Lord Foppingham/King Richard - Matthew Ganley

Creative Team: Director - Elvi Piper, Writer - Daniel Bye, Designer - Caitlin Mawhinney, Lighting Designer - Brent Lees, Composers - Bay Bryan & Claire O'Connor

Production Team: Production Manager - Brent Lees, Senior Technician - Matt Cooper, Sound Operator - Harriet North, Sound Design - Kate Harvey

Production Team: Company Stage Manager - Lou Manifold, Deputy Stage Manager - Snowzie Rose, Assistant Stage Manager - Siobhan Ashton, Fight Director/Intimacy Coordinator - Kaitlin Howard

Wardrobe: Wardrobe Supervisor - Laura O'Connor, Workroom Assistant - Zoey Barnes, Costume Cutters and Makers - Katie Duxbury & Ann Preston, Costume Trainees - Emma Field & Jessica Henderson, Dressing & Maintenance - Zoey Barnes

Reviewer Comments

The park show cast dancing around a maypole in the Dell

The audience watch the park show in the Dell. Featuring Maid Marian (Hope Yolanda) and Tuck (Lisa Howard).

Maid Marian (Hopa Yolanda) runs through a scene in the Gorge

Rob (Joe Parker) and Jen (Eve Pereira) singing, in disguise as monks

The audience participate in an archery competition in the Gorge

ITV Granada

Our Cast and Director caught up with Paul Crone from ITV Granada

Robin Hood Sponsors

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Thank you to our generous sponsors!

We rely on sponsors to ensure we produce a show that we are proud of and meets the expectations of our audiences. This year Robin Hood is sponsored by the following:

Lancaster University

“We are delighted to be supporting The Dukes’ Summer Show this year, which has become an unmissable mainstay of the Lancaster calendar. Robin Hood is set to be a fantastic performance and will once again showcase the rich artistic talent we have in the region. As a university, we’re committed to strengthening the cultural life of our city and supporting organisations that help our communities thrive. Working with The Dukes is an important part of that commitment, and we’re very proud to support the show this year.”

Sarah Kemp, Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor for Engagement, Lancaster University

Banks Lyon

"We are delighted to sponsor the Park Show in Lancaster, a fantastic event that brings the community together and celebrates the very best of our local area. As Lancaster’s oldest family-run business, we are proud to support events that create memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike. We wish everyone involved a successful and enjoyable show."

John Francis, Managing Director of Banks Lyon