Alan-A-Dale – Liz Owen
Sheriff – Steve French
Scratch-It – Mark Parry
Sniff – Graham Blunt
The Sprite – Rosie Winstone
Silly Billy – Jenny Candler
Maid Marian – Di Harris
Nanny Flapjack – Andy Healey-Childs
Robin Hood – Steve Collinson
Friar Tuck – Kieren Logan-Gallen
Little John – Louise Cooper
King Richard – Pete Tincknell
Old Man of the Village – Nicky Wyatt
Villager 1 – Gil Oliphant
Villager 2 – Jai Logan-Gallen
Villager 3 – Isaac Price
Villagers – Envy Wood, Barnaby Wood, Casper Day, Ivy Healey-Childs, Finn Logan-Gallen, Rose Elstob
Sound – John Carroll
Lights – Dave Gouldney
Wardrobe Help – Imogen Elstob
Biscuits – Gay and Stephen Harrison
Teas – Barbi Bradbury
Prompt – Lyn Hinde
Backstage – Caroline Glasby
Make Up – Jane Pruden, Imogen Elstob, Barbie Bradbury
Chaperones – Nicola Dyas, Pam Price
Front of House – Stephen Harrison, Dave Hayward, Chris Elstob, Annette Healey- Childs, Kerri Collinson, Lyn Hinde, Feebs and Imi
Photos – Myrtle Pizzey
Robin Hood
A Laugh-Out-Loud Triumph of Village Theatre
This year’s Robin Hood pantomime delivered laugh-out-loud humour from start to finish, blending classic slapstick with fresh wit and unexpectedly touching moments. It was an evening packed with energy, charm and a level of talent that far exceeded expectations for a village production.
The Dame, Nanny Flapjack, played by Andy Healey-Childs was unquestionably the star of the show. His acerbic one-liners and impeccable comic timing were a joy to watch, playing with the audience, yet also managing to keep them at ease throughout.
John Carroll shone as a comedy lyricist, crafting wonderfully silly songs about everything from bin day to the revelation that Wookey Forest was’ more of a hedge really’. These musical moments gave some of the shows biggest laughs.
In a delightful twist away from the slapstick, there was also genuine beauty – particularly the exceptional duet between Steve French as the Sheriff of the Parish of Wookey, Henton and Bleadney, and Di Harris as Maid Marion. Their tender, surprisingly moving song about making tea showcased stunning vocals from both. Friar Tuck, expertly played by Kieran Logan-Gallen also showed an amazing vocal range.
There were further memorable performances from Steve Collinson as Robin Hood, Rosie Winstone as the enchanting Wookey Sprite, and Jenny Candler, who brought boundless energy and lovable playfulness to the role of Silly Billy.
Behind the scenes, the production was equally impressive. Directed with flair by Polly Carroll, produced by Ann Gouldney, with set design by Brian Wyatt, stage management by Ted Jenkins, atmospheric lighting by Dave Gouldney and sound by John Carroll. This was community theatre at it finest – warm, funny and utterly crowd pleasing.
