the legend of Robin Hood for children

The legend of Robin Hood and his brave band brought to life for 9, 10 & 11 year old children to perform. As in my St George play, a troupe of players arrive in a town to put on their new play. However the crowd wants its old favourite and the troupe are forced to relent and perform The Ballad of Robin Hood. Cast numbers are flexible - if you have a small group it's perfectly acceptable to have actors playing several parts, but if you have large numbers to accommodate, there are numerous roles. There is also a wide range of difficulty to accommodate actors of different abilities - several one or two line parts as well as longer, more demanding roles. Most of the dialogue is written in rhyme to aid memory and give rhythm to the speech.
The play covers several of the stories of Robin Hood - how he came to be an outlaw; his battles with the Sheriff of Nottingham; how Little John came to join his band; his love for Maid Marion and his death at the hands of the Abbess of Kirklees. There is plenty of humour, action and, ultimately, sadness when Robin meets his doom. However, in an epilogue we are reminded that this is a travelling troupe of actors and the story will be re-enacted time and time again. Finally, there are 6 original easy-to-learn-and-sing songs to complement the action and further demonstrate the talents of your cast.

You can buy a copy of the script for £25. A cd of the songs costs £7.50 . To order, please send an email to enquiries@plays4kidz.com Thank you for your interest in my work. I look forward to hearing from you.	Now here is a sample from the play and a song for you to download..... Mr and Mrs Hood

Song 3: Reprise of Robin’s Song verse 3 Exeunt all except Will Scarlett Scene 3
SCARLETT	The first tale which I’ll gladly give Tells how young Robin came to live In Sherwood, on the forest floor Because he was outside the law. Let’s go to Mansfield, where we’ll see How this occurrence came to be. (Enter Sheriff, several peasants and two soldiers carrying sacks - scenery to denote a village. Will Scarlett moves to the side – he will be needed later.)
SHERIFF	It’s me, don’t run, don’t try to hide I’m going to bleed you townsfolk dry! My funds are getting rather low I need some help with my cash-flow. So I’ve brought in a little tax Just put your cash in these ‘ere sacks!
PEASANT 1	Oh sir, don’t ask for any more We’ve given lots to you before
PEASANT 2	How dare you! My, you’ve got some cheek I gave you all I’ve got, last week
SHERIFF	Be quiet dog, I am your Lord Dig deep or you shall feel my sword!
PEASANT 1	O Master, please don’t be so cruel And please don’t listen to this fool We really can’t afford to pay…. Can you come back another day?
SHERIFF	Come back!? Pray tell me what it is you see That makes you think you can jest with me? I’ll have your liver, heart and spleen For I’m the Sheriff and I’m real mean (loud boos from the crowd, the peasants hand over money) (enter Robin)
ROBIN	All hail and what a pleasant day! Why, Sheriff, what’s your business, pray? Are these poor folk annoying you?
PEASANT 2	Oh no sir that is quite untrue!
SHERIFF	Who sir, are you? And what’s your game? Pray tell me, do you have a name?
ROBIN	Robert of Loxley, I’m rather grand Because, dear Sheriff, I own this land ‘Twas given to me by our dear King. Now, Sheriff, here’s a pretty thing It seems you’re rather weighted down With sacks of money, pounds and pounds!
PEASANT 1	Oh sir he took,….
SHERIFF	………………… be silent cur!
ROBIN	I think I know what’s happening sir, The Sheriff has come here today With all these funds.. to give away
SHERIFF	(Spluttering with indignation) What! … me.. give…. Are you insane? Me.. the Sheriff, …. Be humane? Guards, this earl is off his head! What if an accident left him dead? (Soldiers move menacingly towards Robin)
SOLDIER 1	Sir, you ‘eard the guv’nor, move Or on your head we’ll make a groove
SOLDIER 2	Yeah, beat it Loxley, we’re in charge Can I hit ‘im now please Sarge?!
ROBIN	Scoundrels, bullies, through and through You’ve bitten more than you can chew! My swordsmanship is pretty good I warn you, is that understood?