Pantomimes

Robert has worked at the Theatre Royal Stratford East (Joan Littlewoods ‘Fun Palace’) for over 20 years under the artistic direction of Philip Headley, Kerry Michael and now Nadia Fall.

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CINDERELLA 2022/2023

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DICK WHITTINGTON 2019/2020

Book and Lyrics – David Watson

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

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ROBIN HOOD 2015/2016

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

CINDERELLA 2007/2008

(Olivier Award Nominated)

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

RED RIDING HOOD 2003/2004

Script by Patrick Prior

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

More of Robert Hyman's Pantomimes

RED RIDING HOOD 2021

Book and Lyrics – Carl Miller

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

SLEEPING BEAUTY 2018/2019

Script by Sarah A. Nixon & Mark Chatterton

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

RAPUNZEL  2017/2018

(Great British Pantomime award Winner)

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

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DICK WHITTINGTON 2013/2014

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

CINDERELLA 2011/2012

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

RED RIDING HOOD 2010/2011

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

ALADDIN 2009/2010

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

PINOCCHIO 2005/2006

Script & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

DICK WHITTINGTON 1999/2000

Script & Lyrics by Patrick Prior

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

HANSEL & GRETEL 2008/2009

Script by Hope Massiah

Music & Lyrics by various composers including Robert Hyman

SNOW QUEEN 2006/2007

Script by Hope Massiah

Music & Lyrics by various composers including Robert Hyman

DICK WHITTINGTON 2019/2020

Book & Lyrics by David Watson 

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

Directed by John Haidar

Join our hero Dick Whittington on his thrilling quest to find adventure, fame and fortune in the glittering streets of London. Will he be able to defeat villainous rodent King Rat and save the city? Get ready to follow your dreams as this classic London tale is reimagined for our annual fun-filled pantomime. Expect Stratford East’s much-loved mix of original show-stopping songs, bonkers humour, stunning sets (and perhaps a bit of snow), all wrapped up in a magical festive treat for all ages.

ROBIN HOOD 2015/2016

Book & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

Directed by Kerry Michael

A tap dancing King Richard, a trip under the ground and a very ambitious Prince John all add up to a raucous night out where not everyone is who they seem (ask Herman) and Marion might just be the best archer of them all. All the gang are here, Robin, Tuck, Will and Little John who under the coconut loving Nursey’s watchful eye might just make it to the end of the show without going into…the squasher!

CINDERELLA 2007/2008

Book & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

Directed by Kerry Michael

Will Cinderella go to the ball to meet her Prince Charming despite the efforts of her smelly, nasty, stepsisters Sugary and Spicey and her wicked stepmother Baroness Wozmineizmine? Well she just might with the help of Buttons, her fairy godmother and you loudest and liveliest the audience of any Christmas show anywhere. This production was nominated for an OLIVIER AWARD for Best production in Affiliate Theatre.

RED RIDING HOOD 2003/2004

Book  by Patrick Prior

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

Directed by Kerry Michael

Red Riding Hood is in trouble. There’s this ravenous wolf on the prowl for his next meal. He plans to eat red’s poor old granny and that’s just for starters. However, with the help of Augustus the hunter, an all-singing, all-dancing gang of squirrels and the audience, Red may live to fight another day.Featuring the song ‘Wonderful Things’ which Richard O’Brien described as a ‘lovely song, universal, for everybody’

SLEEPING BEAUTY 2018/2019

Book by Sarah A. Nixon & Mark Chatterton

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

Directed by Matthew Xia

Scarlet is safe. Or so Queen Pearl and King Percy think as they live the Boho life in Epping forest. But as soon the evil Mautitius Le Vicious has found her then the inevitable happens. Thanks to the magical fairies Scarlett and her new friend Forrest sleep for one hundred years but wakes to find herself in a strange new city and with a cruel fairy hot on her heels.

RAPUNZEL 2017/2018

Book & Lyrics by Trish Cooke

Music & Lyrics by Robert Hyman

Directed by Pooja Ghai

Join Rapunzel, Goldilocks and Baby Bear on a fun filled mission to escape the evil Witch Maddy and save their beloved forest of Stratica.