Production Info
Our next audition is for our annual pantomime 'ROBIN HOOD'
READ-THROUGH AND INFO EVENING:
Tuesday 13th October at 7pm at the Kings Theatre.
Come down, meet us and learn all about this fun show!
OPEN AUDITIONS:
Tuesday 20th October at 7pm at the Kings Theatre (finish time approx. 9pm)
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Saturday 16th – Saturday 23rd January, please see show poster for timings/matinees.
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director – April Murfet, Musical Director - Katy Cocks, Choreographer - Giselle Monkhouse, Stage Manager - Marion Hadley
REHEARSALS:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm to 9.30pm and some Sundays 10am to 2pm
Synopsis
This is traditional story of Robin Hood and his merry band: Will Scarlet, Little John (or Joan!) and Friar Tuckin. There's a mischievous Wood Nymph called Willow, Maid Marian and her lady in waiting - Peony Bucket (Bouquet), the Dame, and the comedy role of Arthur Sandwich. There are two baddies: King John (who will also play King Richard at the end) and the Sheriff of Six Mile Bottom. There are several small parts: the Kings Guards, woodland bandits, some forest school characters and a fearsome wolf! Depending on availability of cast some small parts can be doubled up if needed.
Character list
Robin Hood - Principal boy, played by either male or female, the hero of the story who falls in love with Marian. Preferably able to sing and dance.
Maid Marian - Principal girl, female role, falls in love with Robin. Preferably able to sing and dance.
Peony Bucket - Dame character, played by a male. Comedy part, falls in love with Friar Tuckin. Preferably able to sing and dance and encourage audience participation. Good comedy timing.
Arthur Sandwich - Comedy part, male or female, preferably able to sing and dance and encourage audience participation. Good comedy timing.
Friar Tuckin - Comedy part, could be male or female playing a male. Tuckin falls in love with the Dame and mixes up the beginnings of words as he is drunk most of the time.
Willow the Wood Nymph - Female role, but would consider male. Unseen good spirit of the forest, Very mischievous, plays tricks on several characters. Good singing and dancing preferred.
Sheriff - Male baddie role, trying to be King's right-hand tough bully but is actually quite wimpy. Needs to encourage the audience to boo.
King John/Richard - Male role, must be agile enough to jump across the stage fighting with yourself.
Will Scarlet - Male or Female role, Robin’s best buddie, some dancing and singing involved.
Little John/Joan - Male or Female role, one of the merry band of outlaws.
There are 6 named villagers and 6 guards, depending on cast these characters can be doubled up if needed.The dance team can be from this group too. The wolf can be played by one of the dance team.
A Note from Production Team
Panto is hard work but a lot of fun. We invite some Young Nomads to be in the chorus but adults will also have a lot to do even if they don't get a main part. We will rehearse between Xmas and New Year so we advise you let the production team know any dates you might be away.
If anyone has any questions or can't make the info evening, please WhatsApp the director April on 07734 441647. Good luck everyone and hope to see you all soon!
