![]() ![]() Though it waffles a bit in the middle, Robin Hood - as most adaptations of the legend do - ends satisfactorily. ![]() And the sunglasses worn by the Sheriff's Foresters are a fun touch. Robin's green hoodie and vest are perfect for a character that's as relevant today as in the 15th century. Where the production succeeds most thoroughly is in its delightfully imaginative costumes, which do actually succeed in straddling the line between the medieval age and modernity. For example, the intense death scenes clash a bit with the lighthearted tone of the rest of the piece. ![]() At times, though, the script feels like it's trying to straddle a region somewhere between Shakespeare and Monty Python - which is brilliant if when it's pulled off, though it doesn't always work. Sarah Elizabeth Grace also gives a small but hilarious performance as the Sheriff's underappreciated secretary.īlamire's script contains moments that are downright hilarious, and several very well-crafted lines. Admittedly, though, Isaac Scranton's Guy of Gisborne is a close second and if I were several years younger I'm pretty sure I'd be terrified of him. Her queenly demeanor and cool calculating manner in the face of her son's and the Sheriff's blundering mark her as the true power behind the throne, and possibly the best actor in the bunch. However, I found Kristin Bellamarie's portrayal of Eleanor of Aquitaine (King John's mother) the best performance in the show. And Cheney Morgan is sufficiently angsty as the Sheriff of Nottingham. He delivers a good rousing speech to the Merry Men (most of whom are actually women), and his romantic scenes with Maid Marian succeed in being cute and tender.Įllie Gossage is adorably quirky as Will Scarlet, Robin's right-hand (wo)man. But above all, this is a fun and quirky (if not 100% successful) retelling of the legend of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.Īs Robin, Jonathan Emerson pulls off a character who's heroic but a bit scruffy (and far from humble). At times, this approach works beautifully. In a (very) intimate setting (as in Allie-a-Dale may tell you knock-knock jokes during intermission), this production features a host of energetic players acting out the Robin Hood story yet again in an aesthetic that combines the medieval and modern worlds. Larry Blamire's Robin Hood, directed by Christina Sheehan at the John DeSotelle Acting Studio, is more in the vein of the latter, though it has its serious moments, too - just not many of them. The story of Robin Hood is one that will always be relevant, which may be why it has endured so long and inspired so many adaptations: from more serious films like the Russell Crowe version, to Men in Tights. ![]()
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