Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood

By Ken Ludwig

Directed by Jessie Austrian

Merry men, Maid Marian, and much merriment

Original Music by the Red Clay Ramblers’ Jack Herrick

Come along for a rip-roaring romp through Sherwood Forest with all the thrills and romance you could ever ask for! Flying arrows, clanging swords, and perilous feats of daring fill this not-so-ye-olde tale of everyone’s favorite outlaw.

“Fun, frothy summer entertainment! A brightly colored, lighthearted take on the legend.”
The San Diego Union-Tribune

“Whether you relish swashbuckling adventure, amorous exploits, or good triumphing over evil, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.”
KSDS Jazz 88

AGE RECOMMENDATION

This fun and hilarious show is appropriate for all ages.

Please be advised: This production makes use of strobe lighting, fog, and haze.

RUN TIME

1 hour and 55 minutes, plus one 15-minute intermission

TICKETS AND SHOWTIMES

Family Discount—15% Off Adult+Youth Tickets

Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” was originally developed and produced at The Old Globe, Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director, Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director.

Photos

The Ensemble of Sherwood. Photo by HuthPhoto.
The Ensemble of Sherwood. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson and the cast of Sherwood. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson and the cast of Sherwood. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Ray Dooley, Jack Herrick, Jeffrey Blair Cornell, Tristan Parks and Dan Toot. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Ray Dooley, Jack Herrick, Jeffrey Blair Cornell, Tristan Parks and Dan Toot. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Ray Dooley with Tristan Parks, Jeffrey Blair Cornell and Christine Mirzayan. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Ray Dooley with Tristan Parks, Jeffrey Blair Cornell and Christine Mirzayan. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson and Christine Mirzayan. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson and Christine Mirzayan. Photo by HuthPhoto.
April Mae Davis. Photo by HuthPhoto.
April Mae Davis. Photo by HuthPhoto.
The cast of Sherwood. Photo by HuthPhoto.
The cast of Sherwood. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Tristan Parks and Christine Mirzayan with April Mae Davis and Ray Dooley. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Tristan Parks and Christine Mirzayan with April Mae Davis and Ray Dooley. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Tristan Parks and Jeffrey Blair Cornell with Rishan Dhamija, Dan Toot and Jack Herrick. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Tristan Parks and Jeffrey Blair Cornell with Rishan Dhamija, Dan Toot and Jack Herrick. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Rishan Dhamija and April Mae Davis. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Rishan Dhamija and April Mae Davis. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Joshua David Robinson. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Dan Toot with Jack Herrick. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Dan Toot with Jack Herrick. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Christine Mirzayan. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Christine Mirzayan. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Tristan Parks and Jeffrey Blair Cornell. Photo by HuthPhoto.
Tristan Parks and Jeffrey Blair Cornell. Photo by HuthPhoto.

Reviews

REVIEWS

Ken Ludwig’s Light, Lively Take on Robin Hood Has a Moving Political Message for Today
by Byron Woods
Indy Week
September 26, 2018

PlayMakers Creates a Shining Example of “Sherwood the Adventures of Robin Hood”
by Susie Potter
Triangle Arts Review
September 24, 2018

★★★ to “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood”
by Dustin Britt
Chatham Life & Style
September 22, 2018

PlayMakers Scores a Bull’s-Eye with Ken Ludwig’s Rib-Tickling Robin Hood Comedy, “Sherwood”
by Pamela Vesper & Kurt Benrud
Triangle Review
September 21, 2018

REVIEW: “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood”
by Garrett Southerland
Talkin’ Broadway
September 20, 2018

NEWS

“Sherwood” brings laughs and music to PlayMakers with a new look at Robin Hood
by A.J. Oleary
The Daily Tar Heel
September 3, 2018

‘It’s a forum for ideas’: PlayMakers’ scenic designer talks upcoming “Robin Hood” show
by Jessica Hardison
The Daily Tar Heel
September 5, 2018

Artists

Jessie Austrian
Director
Ken Ludwig
Playwright
Jeffrey Blair Cornell
Actor
April Mae Davis
Actor
Rishan Dhamija
Actor
Ray Dooley
Actor
Christine Mirzayan
Actor
Tristan André
Actor, Creative Team
Joshua David Robinson
Actor
Dan Toot
Actor
Kara Wooten
Creative Team
McKay Coble
Creative Team
Tracy Christensen
Creative Team
Rui Rita
Creative Team
Melanie Chen Cole
Creative Team
Tracy Bersley
Creative Team
Tia James
Creative Team
Gregory Kable
Creative Team
Charles K. Bayang
Creative Team
Jenny Latimer
Creative Team
Ryan Tucker
Creative Team
Jack Herrick
Composer

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