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Robin Hood (Grose)

  • Carl Grose
  • Full Length Play, Dark Comedy, Fantasy/Adventure
  • 8M, 7F
  • ISBN: 9780573000317

With lashing of humour, heart, and a forest full of secrets, Carl Grose spins a thrilling new take on the classic tale.

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Dark Comedy, Fantasy/Adventure

  • Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
  • Cautions: Mild Adult Themes
Think you know the story of Robin Hood? Think again.

Marian’s drunk, Much the miller’s depressed, Little Joan and Mary Tuck are at loggerheads, the sheriff’s bitten off more than he can chew and young Woodnut wants bloody revenge on those who took her mother’s life.

There’s also a mysterious hooded figure who might just be a hero to the poor and a terror to the rich... but who are they?

With lashing of humour, heart, and a forest full of secrets, Carl Grose spins a thrilling new take on the classic tale. Expect the arrows to fly in a bold new direction as trickery and truth collide with wild results!

Carl Grose is the writer behind such plays as Grand Guignol, The Kneebone Cadillac and 49 Donkeys Hanged, as well as Kneehigh hits Hansel & Gretel, The Tin Drum and Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs). He also wrote the book and co-lyrics for the cult West End musical The Grinning Man.
REVIEWS:

"With anarchic comedy, songs and merry gender twists in Carl Grose’s version, the folk hero of Sherwood Forest blazes a fresh trail of must-see summer fun."

 The Guardian 

"Rumbustious, ambitious and enjoyable entertainment."

 The i

"Delirious evening of summery fun."

 The Stage

"Extremely fun postmodern spin on the story of the legendary outlaw."

 TimeOut

"Exhilarating, enthralling and entertaining."

 LondonTheatre1

"The story of Robin Hood has been re-told countless times, but this version feels truly original and, even though the origins of this story are debated, authentic and believable."

 The UpComing

Premiere Production: Robin Hood was commissioned by and first performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London on 23 June 2023.

Characters

  • Casting: 8M, 7F
  • Casting Attributes: Flexible casting, Expandable casting

  • MARIAN
    WOODNUT
    THE BALLADEER     – aka JENNY MUCH
    LITTLE JOAN
    MARY TUCK
    WILL SCATLOCKE
    BOB MUCH
    BALDWYN
    SIMPKINS
    THE KING
    BETTY
    GISBURNE     – a head-hunter
    THREE ROBIN HOODS
    BARONS BONEWEATHER, BRASSWILT & BRICKBROKE VILLAGERS
    THE SHERIFF’S MEN – (Baldwyn’s troops)
    A CHEST FULL OF SEVERED FINGERS

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    Think you know the story of Robin Hood? Think again.

    Marian’s drunk, Much the miller’s depressed, Little Joan and Mary Tuck are at loggerheads, the sheriff’s bitten off more than he can chew and young Woodnut wants bloody revenge on those who took her mother’s life.

    There’s also a mysterious hooded figure who might just be a hero to the poor and a terror to the rich... but who are they?

    With lashing of humour, heart, and a forest full of secrets, Carl Grose spins a thrilling new take on the classic tale. Expect the arrows to fly in a bold new direction as trickery and truth collide with wild results!

    Carl Grose is the writer behind such plays as Grand Guignol, The Kneebone Cadillac and 49 Donkeys Hanged, as well as Kneehigh hits Hansel & Gretel, The Tin Drum and Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs). He also wrote the book and co-lyrics for the cult West End musical The Grinning Man.

    		$24.95

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