“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai (1997-)
A Fireside Folktales Performance
(c. 1 hour, contains sword fighting and mild staged violence)
With King Richard the Lionheart absent, corruption and injustice are rife in England. The country cries out for a champion – and in the heart of the forest, a legend stirs…
Join Robin and his friends on a daring mission to save Sir Guy of Gisborne’s prisoners from the hangman’s noose.
Audience reviews
~ Gorgeous and brilliant! Loved the dancing and the fighting!
Bella
Barnes Children's Literature Festival
~ Thank you for such an amazing event! Very interactive and enjoyable!
Anonymous
~ Very charming storytelling and beautiful singing, with a well presented model to boot
Anonymous
~ Wonderful performance, a good balance with humour. Really enjoyable fights, especially considering the space
Nicky P
Barnes Children's Literature Festival
~ Lovely afternoon’s entertainment, thank you. I look forward to seeing you all again one day
Colin R
Barnes Children's Literature Festival
~ My daughter was really inspired by watching a cast of girls playing all the parts and even fighting!
Anonymous
You might like to know…
- This performance runs for around 1 hour.
- It can be performed in the open air, as at Ham House & Morden Hall Park, in our own 8m Bell Tent, as at Strawberry Hill House & the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, or indoors in a large enough space.
- The play includes sword fighting and mild staged violence
- A Tale of Robin Hood: The Rescue would be a particularly suitable choice for weddings, as it features a lovely medieval wedding and reception of its own! It has also proved popular with fans of action, adventure, and English myths and legends!
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