The theatre’s annual festive show will play from the 21st November until the 2nd January 2027.
Rehearsal images have now been released for Stratford East’s upcoming production Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem, which will officially open at the theatre on the 27th November.
Featuring book and lyrics by BAFTA-nominated writer Yolanda Mercy (Queenie, Channel 4/Disney; Failure Project, Soho Theatre) and directed by Olivier Award-winning director Jade Lewis, the cast is led by Ashley Joseph (JoJo & Gran Gran and Justin’s House, CBeebies; The
Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Robin Hood and The Blacks, Stratford East) as Robin, alongside Toyin Ayedun-Alase (The Clinic, Almeida; Much Ado About
Nothing, RSC at the Barbican) as Mayor, Eshan Gopal (The Wizard Of Oz, London Palladium; Thriller Live, Lyric Theatre) as Lil John Jr, Daniel Jacob (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Apollo & UK Tour; RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, BBC) as Muva, Nickcolia King-
N’da (Cruel Intentions, The Other Palace; The Provoked Wife/Venice Preserved, Royal Shakespeare Company) as Will Scarlet, Kandaka Moore (Cake, Lyric Theatre; Sylvia,
ZooNation, Old Vic; ) as FT and Helen K Wint (Moulin Rouge, Piccadilly; Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Wyndham’s) as Marian.
Stratford is buzzing. The lights are glowing. And deep in the heart of E15, a new kind ofhero is taking off their blazer and putting on a hoodie.
Join the Merry Mandem as they zip across East London streets, stations, shops and estates.
They roll through Maryland, dodge the Central line rush and keep a close eye on anyone
trying to ship them off to that terrible place far, far, away at the other end of the line—a true villain’s punishment.
Robin and the crew are taking from the rich, backing the poor, and showing Stratford what
happens when everyday people stand together. Expect an East End spectacle to remember,
with stunning sets and costumes and rip-roaring comedy, Robin Hood will have you merrily riding off into the night.
The creative team is completed by music and lyrics by Robert Hyman, Set & Costume Design by Stewart J. Charlesworth, Choreographer Jade Hackett, Lighting Designer Craig
West, Sound Designer Conrad Kira, Musical Director Rachel Wells, Casting Director Rob
Kelly, Assistant Director Danny Bailey, and Costume Supervisor Chantal Short. Joining
Rachel Wells in the band are Sara Farina on Bass and Perry Melius on Drums. The Company
Stage Manager is Vanessa Sutherland, Deputy Stage Manager Amy Hales, Assistant Stage
Manager Kiara-Ann Atkinson, and Assistant Stage Manager on Placement Rachel Wilkinson.
To book tickets visit: https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/robin-hood/