The Sheriff of
Nottingham's daughter, Marian is in love with Locksley, but who is
actually Robin Hood. The Sheriff is happy for her to marry this unproven
suitor provided that he wins the archery contest. The Sompnour, a
collector of Abbey dues, has been collecting in Nottingham and needs to return to the Abbey.
On his return journey he is robbed by Robin Hood, and thus, knowing Robin's appearance, he
is able to recognise that Robin is Locksley at the archery match and has him
arrested. The outlaws later free him, but the Sompnour and Sheriff's men overpower the outlaws and
recapture Robin. As he awaits execution, a pardon arrives from King Richard on
the condition that Robin Hood and his Greenwood men join the King's forces. With
this pardon all are reconciled and the Sheriff agrees to Robin's betrothal to
Marian.
Robin
Hood, Act II Sherwood Forest
The
original cast
First
performed on October 11, 1860 at Her Majesty's Theatre,
London
Robin Hood (Locksley)
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De Bracey (sheriff of
Nottingham) .. .. .
Sompnour (collector of taxes) ..
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Allan (young peasant)
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Little John (outlaw) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Much (the miller's son)
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Maid Marion (sheriff's daughter) .. ..
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Alice (her attendant) .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
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Musical
Director .. .. .. ..
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Mr Sims Reeves
Mr
Charles Santley
Mr George Honey
Mr Parkinson
Mr Bartleman
Mr Patey
Mme Lemmens Sherrington
Mme Lemaire
Mr Charles Hallé
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