Edwalton Primary School pupils wow audiences with ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’ performance

Edwalton Primary School children have wowed audiences as they performed ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’ (by Craig Hawes) for their end of term show.

During two performances, Year 5 children showcased their talents to parents, guardians and grandparents and were joined at the final show by friends and siblings from across the school.

Danny Thompson is Year 5 Teacher & Reading Lead at Edwalton Primary School and he set the scene of the play. “This is a fantastic take on the Robin Hood legend and our children performed it so well. We knew from the auditions that we were in for a special treat.”

The story enacted by children is set in 1192, when the legend of Robin Hood is born in Sherwood Forest. “Except this is not the story you may know,” said Danny.  “Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men are actually Britain’s finest troupe of travelling entertainers who accidentally get embroiled in a battle of wits with the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and the cunning King John. Can Nursie Gertie Gusset and Maid Marion turn this rag tag bunch of outlaws into the heroes we are all looking for? If anyone has ever seen a panto, then you will know the answer to this question!”

Mr Thompson said children who played lead roles had to learn nearly 100 lines each. He said, “They were phenomenal with their acting and comedy timing. Add in some tremendous renditions of the brilliant songs from the whole cast of 60 and the performances were truly memorable experiences.”

Pupil Daniel Griffiths, aged 10, said, “I was given the role of Robin Hood and had to work really hard to learn all of the lines. It was so exciting to be on stage and perform. It was a bit nerve wracking at first, especially when I had to perform a singing solo, but once we got into it, I had a fabulous time.”

Sophia Emm (aged 10) had the role of Maid Marion and said, “Performing in the play was a great experience. I enjoyed the comedy parts and the songs the most. Maid Marion was brave and courageous and showed the outlaws that if we all work together, we can achieve anything!”

The Sheriff of Nottingham was played by Finley Bashford (aged 10), who said, “I liked playing bad guy, -I even got booed when I came on stage! It was fun to pretend to be someone else and be a little bit naughty.”

Photograph: Edwalton Primary School children enacted roles in a performance of ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’ (Photo D. Thompson)

Photograph: Edwalton Primary School children enacted roles in a performance of ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’ (Photo D. Thompson)