Robyn Hood of Deadwood

Title: Robyn Hood of Deadwood
Author: Free, Richard
Price: $23.95

Full Length Musical, Comedy

13boy(s), 14girl(s), 10boy(s) or girl(s)

A musical for children.

Notorious female outlaw Robyn Hood is determined to settle several scores with John Prince after he stole her father's land, driving him and Robyn's mother to an early grave. Now John has discovered gold in the very same river that rightfully belongs to Robyn, but our heroine is 'darned' if she'll let him keep it.


Adventure, Theatre for Young Audiences
Time Period - Wild West
Settings Of Play - The action takes place in the Wild West town of Deadwood.
FEATURES / CONTAINS: Bare Stage/Simple Set, Period Costumes
THEMES: Betrayal, Friendship
TARGET AUDIENCE: Appropriate for all audiences
PERFORMANCE GROUP: Elementary School / Primary, Jr High/Primary, High School/Secondary, Professional Theatre, Shoestring Budget, Large Stage, Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups


Notorious female outlaw Robyn Hood is determined to settle several scores with John Prince after he stole her father's land, driving him and Robyn's mother to an early grave. Now John has discovered gold in the very same river that rightfully belongs to Robyn, but our heroine is 'darned' if she'll let him keep it.

This delightful topsy-turvy musical version of the Robin Hood story is relocated to the Wild West where Robyn is accompanied by a band of Merry Gals and her devoted admirer is the unfortunately named Marion Wayne.

With plenty of speaking roles, a catchy and vibrant musical score, a catapult competition and a full-cast pillow fight, Robyn Hood of Deadwood is an ideal choice for schoolchildren and youth group members aged 10-14.

First performed in 2013 by Organised Kaos, a theatre group for 7-11 year olds.

CASTING: 13boy(s), 14girl(s), 10boy(s) or girl(s)
CASTING ATTRIBUTES: Ensemble cast, Cross gender casting, Expandable casting, Features Children, Features Teens, Roles for Children

Robyn Hood - the notorious female outlaw
Marion Wayne - a wanderin cowboy
The Merry Gals
Lillian 'Lill' John - Robyns right-hand gal
Freya 'The Fryer' Tuck - the cook
Wilhemina 'Will' Scarlet - bloodthirsty outlaw
Eleanor Dale - the balladeer
Mindy 'Much' Millerson - sweet but not too bright
Mary
Moira
Mercy
Marcy
Muriel
Euphemia

The Baddies:
John Prince - cattle baron
Sheriff Nottingham - dumb lawman
Guy Gisbourne - Deputy, even dumberer than the Sheriff
Deputies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

The Indians (girls or boys):
Chief Mountain Lion Heart
Running Bear
Howling Wolf
Squatting Dog

Western Folk:
Doc - the doctor
Sharpshooter X - illiterate shooter
Sharpshooter Dan - Swedish shooter
Balladeer Betty
Balladeer Belle
Townsfolk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

Assorted Townsfolk & Indians


VOCAL DEMANDS: Easy
Backing tracks and orchestral parts are available to hire.
Orchestration: Conductor Score, Piano Vocal Score, Accordian, Banjo, Bass, Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar.

Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Publication date: 12/12/2013
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780573150272
Publishing status: OS Archived