Ophaboom was recently described as "Britain's premier commedia dell'arte ensemble" by the National Theatre. Since 1991, they have enchanted audiences with hilarious half-masked versions of classic stories, including The Miller's Tale, Romeo and Juliet, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Faustus. Their contemporary version of commedia creates fast and furious shows with an improvisational twist that makes each performance a unique experience.

Ophaboom's latest show, Robin Hood, has been performed over 130 times since its premiere in March 2002. It has attracted critical and audience acclaim across Britain, and Europe, and also visited a festival in South Korea. The show will be playing off West End in November 2002 at London's Riverside Studios for a three week run.

Thanks to the success of the show, it is available for international bookings in 2003 and beyond. Robin Hood is a rip-roaring retelling of the classic legend, combining slapstick and satire with live music, puppetry and apple-splitting archery in a show that appeals to all ages. The show's strong visual style makes it understandable to audiences who do not speak English, although those who do will enjoy the witty contemporary references that evolve constantly with the show.

Further details of the show and the company's history are enclosed. A video showing highlights of the show is available on request, in either VHS format or as a CD that can be viewed using Media Player, QuickTime and most other popular software. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss the show further or to request a video.