Show: Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Robin Hood
Location: Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
Date: Wednesday December 2 2021
Time: 19.00
Running Time: 160 Minutes
Age Rating: 8+
Performers: Jessica Dives, Amena El-Kindy, Kaine Hatukai, Stephanie Hockley, Adam Keast, Caitlin Lavagna, Peter Mooney, Jamie Noar, Matthew Quinn, Mike Slader & James Wolstenholme
Production Company: Everyman Theatre
Writers: Sarah A Nixon & Mark Chatterton
This is our theatre review of Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Robin Hood at Liverpool‘s Everyman Theatre. So, let’s take a look at Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Robin Hood!
Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Robin Hood
Background
It’s finally back! Yes, the hugely popular Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto will be back for Christmas 2021. And this year, it takes up the theme of Robin Hood, another tale that younger attendees will love. Now, if you’re familiar with the Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto, you know what to expect. So, there’s fantastic songs, up-to-date dance routines, bizarre situations, colourful costumes and tons of laugh-out-loud one-liners. And all with an additional element of rock music tog et you laughing, singing and dancing all at once.
So get ready for an experience unlike any other, and prepare to celebrate Christmas 2021 with a bang!
Analysis
This is thoroughly entertaining from the very beginning right through to the very end. Though it’s a Christmas season panto, the show itself covers all sorts of topics. Yes, we see Robin Hood, but we also see Woody from Toy Story, Bill and Ben (the Flowerpot Men) and even Elton John! Between popular culture references, catchy songs including Status Quo, Bryan Adams and Queen hits and dazzling costumes, there are lots to love. And that’s before I mention the incredible set that allows scenes to take place all over the venue. Along the way, there are comedy capers and jokes aplenty, as well as an intriguing take on a classic story. After all, who doesn’t want to see Robin Hood enter a cowboy’s saloon en route to taking down the evil Witch?
The cast also boasts incredible talent by simultaneously acting, singing, dancing and playing piano and guitar in rotation. Not to mention that in several cases, there could be as many as 8 different characters for one performer. In particular, Adam Keast and Matthew Quinn are superb, providing tons of laughs and the odd double entendre too. I must also mention the incredible singing of Stephanie Hockley, as well as the versatility of James Wolstenholme. Honestly, this is one of those shows where I could talk for ages and ages about the positives; it was so good. And of course, the audience loved it all, with the kids particularly revelling in the madness of it all. Indeed, this is unorthodox and unpredictable, yet also outrageous and absolutely hilarious
Summary
This should be a must-see show on your Christmas 2021 calendar (Covid restrictions permitting, of course). You will have an absolute ball, and the show itself is unique from any other pantos over the festive season. So, make plans to see the Everyman Theatre crew Rock ‘N’ Roll this year!
Notes
Target Audience: 8+
Content: No Content Likely To Offend
Recommendation?: Yes
Overall Rating: 9/10 – Outstanding
Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Robin Hood Further Links
So, this show continues at the Everyman Theatre until Saturday January 15 2022. And you can buy tickets right now!
Also, you can read our previous review of this show from 2019.
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