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This Christmas, don't miss Robin Hood and his band of heroes at South Mill Arts, with this exciting pantomime adventure in the magical Sherwood Forest.

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.

A cast of all singing, all dancing West End actors take to the stage in this premier professional pantomime.  So, without further ado – let's meet the cast!

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.