Cast set for new musical Maid Marian and Her Merry Men workshop

Casting has been confirmed for the industry presentation of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men.

The new musical is based on Tony Robinson’s hit TV series, and has book, music and lyrics by Vikki Stone while Benji Sperring directs.

Expected to premiere in the UK next year, the comedy follows Maid Marian as the true rebel leader. Robinson has signed on as executive producer.

Leading the cast will be Bronté Barbé in the title role, alongside Rufus Hound as King John and Natalie Casey as Sheriff of Nottingham.

Mateo Oxley will play Robin Hood, Ashley Samuels will play Barrington and Jennie Jacobs will play Graham/Old Tony.

Stone said: “I cannot tell you how delighted I am to be writing Maid Marian. It 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 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.”

On the creative team is also musical supervisor and arranger, Paul Schofield, musical director Gabriel Chernick, movement director Sundeep Saini, sound designer Dan Samson, producers Hopkins and John Rogerson, and general management by Thomas Hopkins Productions.

The presentation will take place on 30 October.