Robn Hood At Circa

Roger Hall’s
ROBIN HOOD
The Pantomime

Songs by Paul Jenden and Michael Nicholas Williams

Directed by Susan Wilson


MUSIC, LAUGHTER, JOKES GALORE!


Christmas – the season of fun and festivity is here again! And Yes! Circa’s latest fabulous Roger Hall panto, ROBIN HOOD, is all set to again provide laughter and magic for children large and small.

ROBIN HOOD opens in CIRCA ONE on Saturday 13th November at 8pm.

In the best of panto traditions there are lots of hilarious topical jokes, comic antics, bright lively music, amazing costumes and of course, plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved. It is perfect for friends and join the fun!!

Everyone’s looking for Robin Hood. After upsetting the evil Sheriff’s plans by winning the archery prize in a spectacular show of bowmanship, Robin has been accused of a trumped - up charge and declared an outlaw. Moving stealthily around the Town Belt, and taking refuge in Zealandia, Robin, Little John and Friar Tuck set out to restore good to the kingdom, robbing the rich to feed the poor, and raising the ransom to free King Richard – that is when Robin isn’t mooning over the beautiful and mysterious Maid Marian.

Meanwhile, his mother, Trelise Hood (dressmaker) - a "poor lonely widow woman". Ohhhhhhhhh! – is busy running up very fetching outfits in the latest colour (green!), and trying to attract the attention of the a future husband.

This will be the sixth pantomime since Circa and Roger Hall re-vitalized the tradition in 2005.
“Robin Hood is not one of the traditional pantomimes,” said Roger, “but none of the other trad ones appealed to me as much as this. It's a good story about one of the most enduring of all folk heroes together with one of the great villains, the Sheriff.“
And this year, Jeff Kingsford- Brown is delighted to be playing that baddie. “At last!” he cheers.

Gavin Rutherford, who played the villain in Red Riding Hood, has undergone a complete make-over, to play the Dame, Mother Hood, this time round. “Oh the challenge! Oh the institution!” he says. “Not only am I nervous about continuing the Circa tradition started magnificently by Julian Wilson and Stephen Gledhill, but also internationally even Sir Ian McKellen has pranced the boards in multicoloured tights. The chance to converse so directly with an audience is a great opportunity and trying to maintain the PG rating on the innuendo is a great challenge! So bring it on. I feel honoured to be mothering the legendary Robin Hood and flirting with a blue reptilian Viking. What else can an actor want in a role?”

And as for Robin Hood and Maid Marian – two new faces to the pantomime line-up, Jamie McCaskill and Kali Kopae, are having great fun getting into the spirit of the show.

ROBIN HOOD
FESTIVE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
from the team that brought you Cinderella, Aladdin, Jack & the Beanstalk, Red Riding Hood and Dick Whittington and his Cat!

Starring - Gavin Rutherford, Gerald Bryan, Paul Jenden, Jeff Kingsford-Brown, Kali Kopae, Jamie McCaskill, Jane Waddell, John Wraight.

“Fast paced, packed with songs, corny puns & topical jokes - a fun night out”
- DomPost (Aladdin)

“A great way to introduce kids to the magic of theatre … easily the ideal Xmas outing for the holidays ... a treat” - Salient (Red Riding Hood)

13th NOVEMBER – 23rd DECEMBER 2010
4th – 15th JANUARY 2011

And, in keeping with the spirit of ROBIN HOOD, Circa is keeping its prices the same as last year for this show. So a Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is only $90,
and Groups of 6 or more are only $32 each!
Roger Hall’s
ROBIN HOOD
The Pantomime


Songs by Paul Jenden and Michael Nicholas Williams
Directed by Susan Wilson Musical Director Michael Nicholas Williams
Set and costume design Paul Jenden Lighting design Jennifer Lal

Cast - Gavin Rutherford, Gerald Bryan, Paul Jenden, Jeff Kingsford-Brown, Kali Kopae,
Jamie McCaskill, Jane Waddell, John Wraight.

13th NOVEMBER – 23rd DECEMBER 2010
4th – 15th JANUARY 2011


1 Taranaki Street, Wellington



Performance times:

13th NOVEMBER – 23rd DECEMBER 2010
Tuesday to Thursday - 6.30pm
Friday & Saturday - 8pm
Sunday - 4pm

4th – 15th JANUARY 2011
Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 6.30pm
Sunday - 4pm

$20 PREVIEW - Friday 12th November- 8pm

$20 SUNDAY SPECIAL - Sunday 14th November – 4pm

Prices: $38 Adults; $30 Students, Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries
$32 Groups (6+) $20 Under 25s
$15 Children $90 Family Ticket – 2 adults plus 2 children

BOOKINGS: CIRCA Theatre, 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Phone 801 7992 www.circa.co.nz

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