Lancaster's The Dukes Christmas production this year will be Robin Hood

The Dukes in Lancaster have announced the full cast and creative team for their annual festive production, which this year will be Robin Hood.
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The production, which will run from November 24– December 31, will mark the first time the theatre’s festive production has been staged in the venue’s larger 313-seat theatre The Rake in 11 years.

The full cast of Robin Hood are Althea Burey (The Gruffalo’s Child) as Marian, Jacob Butler (It’s A Sin) as Robin, Amy Drake (One Man Two Guvnors) as Tuck, Helen Longworth (The Archers) as Ellen-A-Dale and Lucas Cheong Smith (D’Eon) as Sherrif.

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Marian is the most successful sheep farmer in Bowland's forest, but while King Richard is away, the Sheriff of Nottingham ventures north to Lancaster.

Amy Drake plays Tuck in The Dukes production of Robin Hood.Amy Drake plays Tuck in The Dukes production of Robin Hood.
Amy Drake plays Tuck in The Dukes production of Robin Hood.

The Sherriff plans to seize the forest and build a gated community- all for himself!

But has the Sheriff greatly underestimated the power and strength of Marian and her fearsome flock of fluffy sheep?!

Tickets for the production can be booked here.

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