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Brought to you by the company behind the previous hit shows Cinderella and Jack & the Beanstalk, expect great songs, big laughs and lots of audience participation.
Introducing Robin Hood, played by Daniel Slade.
Daniel has not only been seen on stages across the country but has also all over the world!
He has toured Europe as Lead Vocalist in Somebody to Love -The Queen Concert, and internationally in the hit show Viva Voce. He turned his hand to operetta, whilst touring the UK in The Mikado and has even displayed his acrobat skills in Trioperas, in London's West End! He has appeared regionally as Peter in The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe and on television, in the BBC's The Lawrence.
He's no stranger to pantomime, having appeared in almost every title you can think of, including lead roles in Dick Whittington, Jack & the Beanstalk and Peter Pan, alongside Prince Charming to several of panto's princesses, and even the likes of Silly Billy in Mother Goose.
Daniel is delighted to be playing Robin Hood this year in Bishop's Stortford...better start brushing up on those bow and arrow skills!
You won't forget Marian, played by South Mill Arts favourite, Etta Williams.
Having trained at the prestigious London College of Music, Etta has wowed audiences across the country with her incredible vocals.
And she is no stranger to South Mill Arts, having starred as Jill in Jack & the Beanstalk and most recently playing the title role in Cinderella!
She has also toured the UK with the stage adaptation, of the hit children's book Zog by Julia Donaldson.
Little Joan is being played by Megan Crawford who trained at The Musical Theatre Academy & The Performance Preporation Academy.
Megan's Credits include: Seren in Claus and Gretel in Hansel and Gretel (Simply Theatre Switzerland), Willow/Orla in Pumpkin Lab for Bluestone Resort, Flic Tipple in Alphabet Soup (Workshop), Featured Dancer on The Last Leg (Channel 4 Productions), Beauty and The Beast (Groundlings Theatre).
Megan is very excited to be joining Big Adventure Productions for this year's production of Robin Hood!
This year's Will Scarlet is brought to the stage by Matt Slade.
Matt trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating last year. During training he starred as Eddie in Made in Dagenham, Matt in Bare! A Pop Opera and even... you guessed it... Barry the fish in The Little Mermaid!
He is overjoyed to be taking on his first professional panto role this year, playing Will Scarlett, and it's a dream come true to be sharing the stage with his real life brother Dan (Robin Hood). Matt would love to thank all of his family, who have always been right behind him. Oh yes they have!
Boo and hiss for this year's baddie, the Sheriff of Nottingham brought to life by Nathan French.
Bishop's Stortford audience will recognise Nathan, from this summer's Once Upon a Time!
He is an actor, musician and recent graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland originally from East Sussex. A recipient of the RCS Trust Scholarship and a graduate of the BRIT School, Nathan is ecstatic to make his professional debut with Once Upon a Time! Previous theatre credits include: Into the Woods, Urinetown and Sweet Charity (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.)
Last but not least, it's Dame Mother Hood played by Tommy Pegg.
Tommy has recently returned from the high seas, having been Lead Vocalist for two of AIDA Cruises premier ships. He has appeared in Here Comes Santa Claus! at the New Wimbledon Theatre, Aladdin at the Kenton Theatre and even Robin Hood...playing the Sheriff! Although this year he looks forward to being a goodie, in the role of Robin's mum!
Robin Hood is running from the 7th December to the 4th January and tickets can be purchased from www.southmillarts.co.uk.
We know that for many of you this year is a little different and big fancy santas grottos may be out of budget.
It is also worth checking out any budget friendly grottos at local school fetes and winter fayres.
This year why not give something back this advent period. Perhaps start a reverse advent calendar for the local food bank or donate to HertFood. HertFood are putting together hampers and gifts for those in the local community who are struggling this festive period. Hertfood is liasing with local schools to ensure the gifts and hampers are received by those who need them most. Why not involve your children in the process and help them to learn to appreciate what they have and who they have this festive period.
Or even the most amazing slow cooker hot chocolate recipe.
Love him or loathe him Elf on The shelf has become a huge part of the run up to Christmas for many families. We've found 50 fun ideas for your elf this December.
Have you visited the yarnbomb Christmas tree yet?
You could also take a walk around your local area to see the Christmas lights.
We hope this has given you some festive ideas for how you can still put lots of sparkle and festive cheer into the run up to Christmas from the comfort of your own home.
Whatever you chose to do we wish you a festive period of love, family and making new memories.
Love
Kayleigh & The Boys
XxxX
Looking for a christmas show this year?
Here are some local suggestions,
Cinderella and the glass slipper at BEAM
Sleeping Beauty at The Eric MorecambeTheatre
The Snowman TM Exhibition at North Herts Museum
(FREE)
5th October
- 12th January
North Herts Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Festive Afternoon tea
28th October
- 30th December
Hitchin Garden Centre, Hitchin
Santa's Grotto at The Westgate Shopping Centre
9th November
- 24th December
Westgate shopping Centre, Stevenage
Christmas Wonderland
14th November
- 24th December
Springtime Nurseries, Enfield, Middlesex
Christmas at Waddesdon
15th November
- 5th January
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Santa's Grotto at center:mk
15th November
- 24th December
Centre MK, Milton Keynes
Santas Grotto at The Harvey Centre
19th November
- 24th December
The Harvey Centre, Harlow
Santas Grotto at Van Hage
20th November
- 24th December
Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
Christmas Special 2024 at Audley End Miniature Railway
21st November
- 24th December
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Panto: Peter Pan
22nd November
- 19th January
Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage
Christmas at Wimpole
22nd November
- 1st January
Wimpole Estate, Royston
Frosts Santa's Grotto Experience 2024
23rd November
- 24th December
Frosts Garden Centre, Milton Keynes
Christmas at Whipsnade Zoo
23rd November
- 24th December
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
The Santa Claus Experience
24th November
- 24th December
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Santa Spectacular
25th November
- 31st December
Willow's Activity Farm, St Albans
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
27th November
- 24th December
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Ashridge House Illuminated Lights
28th November
- 1st January
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted
Ashridge Illuminated
29th November
- 1st January
Ashridge House, Berkhamstead
Scruff's Christmas Adventure
30th November
- 24th December
The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Cinderella and the Glass Slipper at BEAM
30th November
- 31st December
BEAM, Hertford
Christmas at Hertfordshire Zoo
30th November
- 24th December
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
A Christmas Carol at the Roman Theatre
30th November
- 29th December
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St Albans
SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS WISHES, SAY 'CHEESE!' AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY T
30th November
- 24th December
Atria Watford Shopping Centre, Watford
Ware Bear Trail
(FREE)
2nd December
- 5th January
Ware Town Centre, Ware
Robin Hood At South Mill Arts
7th December
- 4th January
South Mill Arts, Bishops Storford
The King's Polar Bear
7th December
- 24th December
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Santa Experience 2024
7th December
- 23rd December
Sensory Magic, Biggleswade
Sleeping Beauty
7th December
- 30th December
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Sleeping Beauty at The Spotlight
12th December
- 30th December
The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
Sleeping Beauty Panto - The Spotlight
12th December
- 30th December
The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
Santa's Big Adventure - A Puppet Musical - The Spotlight
15th December
- 24th December
The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
Land of Lights
18th December
- 24th December
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
Santa Spectacular
19th December
- 24th December
Willow's Activity Farm, St Albans
Christmas at Mead Open Farm
20th December
- 24th December
Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Winter Arts and Crafts at Rye Meads
21st December
- 2nd January
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Children's Christmas Trail
(FREE)
21st December
- 4th January
Hertford Town tourist and information centre, Hertford
John Lawsons Christmas Circus
21st December
- 5th January
Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
Christmas Eve Horse and Dray
(FREE)
24th December
Mcmullens Brewery, Hertford
The Elves and the Jingle Bell Ball
28th December
- 31st December
The British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Land of Lights
28th December
- 5th January
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
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