The annual pantomime returns to the West End from the 7th December until the 12th January 2025.
It has been confirmed that for 2024, the London Palladium will present the legendary tale of Robin Hood for its latest pantomime, with tickets on sale now.
This ninth London Palladium pantomime is set to star ane McDonald as Maid Marion and Palladium panto regular Julian Clary as Robin Hood, while familiar faces returning for the show include Paul Zerdin (Will Scarlet), Nigel Havers (Friar Tuck), Charlie Stemp (Alan-A-Dale) and Rob Madge (The Spirit of Sherwood).
Meanwhile, the cast is also set to include: Marisha Wallace (Guys and Dolls) and Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Ain’t Too Proud), as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Little John, with further casting yet to be announced.
Talking about the news, producer and director Michael Harrison said: “One of the highlights of my year is bringing together our magnificent London Palladium panto cast and preparing to stage our much-loved Christmas spectacular at London’s home of variety. I’m absolutely thrilled that Robin and Marion, two of the greatest lovers in history will be played by the wonderful Jane McDonald and Palladium royalty Julian Clary. This is a love story like no other bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘Robin Hood’s Camp’.”
The creative team behind the production is also set to include: set designs by Mark Walters and costume designs by Hugh Durrant created especially for The London Palladium, choreography by Karen Bruce, visual special effects by The Twins FX, lighting designs by Ben Cracknell, sound designs by Matt Peploe for Gareth Owen Sound and composition and orchestrations by Gary Hind.
Robin Hood will begin performances at the London Palladium in early December.