Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist (NHB Modern Plays)

As winter's first snow falls, there's not much Christmas cheer in Sherwood Forest. Cupboards are bare, the nights are cold, and the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham squeezes his citizens for every penny they're worth. But deep in the forest, in the heart of the Major Oak, Robin and Marian are plotting an audacious scheme to bring some festive joy to all... This charming retelling of the Robin Hood legend by Chris Bush, with music by Matt Winkworth, was first performed at Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames, in 2024, directed by Elin Schofield. Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist was commissioned by the Rose to be performed by members of the Rose Youth Theatre alongside four professional adult actors - and offers a wealth of opportunities for other theatre companies who want a merry Christmas classic that hits the target.

Chris Bush is the author of many other works including the musical Standing at the Sky's Edge (Sheffield Theatres/National Theatre/West End), with songs by Richard Hawley, which won Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards and the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre.