The cast from the New Theatre Royal Lincoln’s in-house Christmas pantomime, Robin Hood, were joined by the Civic Party at the Press Launch, alongside the theatre’s pantomime sponsors, media partners, and invited guests, as well as overjoyed students from Monks Abbey Primary School. The production promises plenty of laughter, music, and festive fun when it opens on Friday, 5th December 2025 and runs until Sunday, 4th January 2026.
Following on from a successful Christmas season last year, the theatre is thrilled to bring audiences the heroic adventurous tale of the legendary story of Robin Hood. From merry tavern gatherings to scheming and plotting in Nottingham Castle, the company are set to fire their bows and arrows into another great Pantomime season.
This year’s line-up sees the return of fan favourite Louis Smith MBE, once again stepping into the role of a baddie as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. Alongside a hugely talented company, the cast gave press and guests a lively glimpse of the magic that Robin Hood has in store for audiences this Christmas.
As the launch event drew to a close, Natalie Hayes-Cowley, the pantomime’s director, writer, and producer, said, “As always, it has been a busy, yet fun-filled Press Launch Day. Being on the stage and the atmosphere made everyone excited for the start of rehearsals in mid-November. A huge thank you to everyone who attended the launch and for the ongoing support of Lincoln’s treasured theatre, to which our in-house shows are crucial to its longevity.”
