ROBIN HOOD - AUDITION INFO
SYNOPSIS -
Follow the legendary Robin Hood,
As he battles the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, to free the land from tyranny. Robin is aided by his merry men: Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan a Dale,
Much et al.
The evil Sheriff is hindered by his hilariously idiotic henchmen, Nickit and Scarper, and his malcontent Soothsayer, who fails miserably in her attempts to foretell the future in her crystal ball.
Both Robin and the Sheriff are distracted by the beauty of Maid Marian,
whose nanny, Nora Tittle Tattle, adds another level of nonsense to this highly entertaining pantomime.
CHARACTER LIST FOR CASTING
Robin Hood Confident hero, who fights for what is right and just. Robin falls in love with Maid Marion.
Maid Marian Confident, good-natured, and intelligent. Marian soon falls for the hero, Robin.
Nanny Nora Tittle Tattle The Dame. Maid Marian’s nanny. Traditionally played - flirty fun and larger than life.
Much The ‘Buttons’ character - a friend to the audience and all-round-good-guy. Confident enough to carry the story along in a light-hearted way.
The Sheriff of Wykeham The bad guy! Typical panto villain, but with a touch more realism. He is evil and wicked - and confident enough to work the audience. His aim is to marry Maid Marian.
Nickit & Scarper The Sheriff’s Tax Collectors. The panto’s “comedy duo”. Nickit is the brighter of the two, but both are idiots! They need to be played by two people with a good instinct for comedy.
The Enchantress of the Forest The ‘Good Fairy’ character. Narrates much of the story and helps the “good guys” along the way. Lines are in rhyme, and must be delivered well.
The Soothsayer Works for the Sheriff, giving him guidance for the future, with help from a crystal ball. Quite miserable with a touch of evil. Played well, the Soothsayer can pull off some good comedy moments.
Alan A-Dale/ Scarlet/ Little Joan/ Friar Tuck Robin’s men & women - change names to suit eg Alarna Dale! All have lines.
King Richard Act II Scene 12s only
Mrs Stoneybroke Know-it-all villager. Lines in Scene 1 only
The Hoodies Trainee ‘Merry Men’ played by teenagers (there can be more than three)
Mrs Skint & Mrs Penniless Villagers, with a few lines. Scene 1 only
Chorus Roles Peasants, Merry Men & Hoodies, School Children, Talent Competition Entrants