“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai (1997-)
A Fireside Folktales Performance
(c. 50 minutes, 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 50 minutes.
- 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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