Birmingham Hippodrome reveals all star cast for 2025 pantomime ROBIN HOOD
Birmingham Hippodrome and Crossroads Pantomimes has announced further casting who will join Hippodrome favourite Matt Slack in this year’s pantomime Robin Hood, running from 20 December 2025 - 1 February 2026.
The all-star cast will feature Gok Wan as Gok Scarlet, Steps and musical theatre star Faye Tozer as Maid Marion, X Factor winner Matt Cardle as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Dame and Birmingham panto favourite Andrew Ryan as Henrietta Hood, and musical theatre star Sandra Marvin as The Spirit of Sherwood, plus panto legend Christopher Biggins who will guest star as King Richard.
The cast announced today join previously announced Matt Slack, who has established himself as one of the country’s leading pantomime comics. Matt returns to Birmingham Hippodrome as the title role for his 12th consecutive year, with Robin Hood marking his 23rd pantomime.
Chief Executive of Crossroads Pantomimes, Michael Harrison, said: “I’m thrilled to be bringing such an exceptional line-up to Birmingham this Christmas. With returning favourites and some exciting new faces, the cast announced today represent the very best in pantomime, comedy, and musical theatre. Audiences can expect a panto filled with laughter and festive magic this Christmas at Birmingham Hippodrome.”
Robin Hood will be directed and choreographed by Karen Bruce, with sets designed by Mark Walters, lighting by Rory Beaton and sound by Matt Peploe, with visual special effects by The Twins FX, and original songs and orchestrations by Gary Hind.