Rufus Hound, Bronté Barbé, and Natalie Casey will head the cast for an industry presentation of the final two-act show before a full  production is announced of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men A New Musical, based on Sir Tony Robinson’s hit BBC TV series. It will take place on October 30.

Book, Music & Lyrics by Olivier Award winning writer Vikki Stone (Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show, Cinderella - Lyric Hammersmith), directed by Benji Sperring (An Act Of God, The Toxic Avenger).

Sir Tony Robinson is now confirmed as Executive Producer for the production as it prepares for an expected UK premiere in early 2026.

Sherwood just got a serious shake up! Maid Marian and Her Merry Men are back and this time, the girl with the brains is calling the shots. Forget everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood: Marian is the true rebel leader, running rings around power-mad King John, the hapless Sheriff, and a forest full of fools.

After two years of raucous workshops and development, the show now arrives in its final, dazzling form, a brand-new musical comedy packed with outrageous songs, wild slapstick, and razor-sharp wit. Catapulting Tony Robinson’s BAFTA-winning cult TV hit onto the stage, it explodes with daft disguises, disastrous archery, ludicrous taxes, and plenty of merry mayhem. Smart, silly, and gloriously subversive. Marian’s gang is ready to steal the show.

Vikki Stone said: “I cannot tell you how delighted I am to be writing Maid Marian. Its was one of my absolute favourite kids TV shows in the ‘90s, and I couldn’t be more excited to be working with comedy legend Sir Tony Robinson on this wonderful show.”

Producer Thomas Hopkins said: “I’m beyond excited to bring one of my all time favourite childhood TV shows to life as a brand new British family stage musical. Tony’s hit BBC TV show Maid Marian and Her Merry Men was a huge part of my growing up, and to reimagine it now for the stage, with such an exciting team of creatives and a dream cast is a real honour. I can’t wait for audiences to experience the magic and mayhem we’ve created together in this new musical.”

Bronté Barbé (Maid Marian) was Kathy in Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder, Katherine Plumber in Newsies.

Rufus Hound (King John) is an award winning actor, presenter and comedian. His extensive list of West End stage credits include the lead role of ‘Freddy’ in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Francis Henshall in One Man Two Guv’nors and ‘Toad’ in Wind In The Willows.

Natalie Casey (Sheriff of Nottingham) was Carol Groves in the C4’s Hollyoaks (1996–2000) and Donna Henshaw in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001–2011). 

Mateo Oxley (Robin Hood) was recently Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps.

Ashley Samuels (Barrington) was Jim in Just For One Day (Old Vic).

Jennie Jacobs (Graham/Old Tony) was The Mezzo Soprano in Stiletto (Charing Cross Theatre).

 

Creative team:

Executive Producer: Tony Robinson
Book, Music & Lyrics: Vikki Stone
Director: Benji Sperring
Musical Supervisor & Arranger: Paul Schofield
Musical Director: Gabriel Chernick
Movement Director: Sundeep Sani
Sound Designer: Dan Samson
Producers: Thomas Hopkins & John Rogerson
General Management: Thomas Hopkins Productions

If you would like to attend the presentation please email [email protected] with Maid Marian as the subject line (venue tbc).