Robert Hyman

MAMA GOOSE Pantomime Comes to Stratford East This Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Stratford East has announced this year's pantomime, MAMA GOOSE, written and directed by Vikki Stone and Tonderai Munyevu with music by Stratford East pantomime veteran Robert Hyman and lyrics by Vikki Stone and Robert Hyman.

Photos: PINOCCHIO at Stratford East
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Stratford East has released first-look production images for this year’s pantomime, PINOCCHIO, playing until 04 January 2025. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For PINOCCHIO at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for this year’s pantomime, PINOCCHIO, featuring the return of the celebrated writer Trish Cooke (Book and Lyrics), Stratford East panto veteran Robert Hyman (Music and Lyrics) and Director Omar F. Okai as we celebrate our 140th anniversary season.

Stratford East Reveals 140th Anniversary Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director. 

Stratford East Reveals Lineup Of New Shows And Events For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

STRATFORD EAST has announced a lineup of new shows and events for 2024, including Lanre Malaolu's 'Now, I See,' a powerful exploration of the Black male experience in contemporary Britain. Don't miss this thought-provoking production.

Nathan Kiley Joins JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Stratford East has announced Nathan Kiley (he/him) as the dame, Milky Linda, completing the cast for this year's pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Learn more about the show here!

Theatre Royal Stratford East Reveals Cast and Creative Team For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for this year's pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, with book and lyrics by Succession/Killing Eve writer Anna Jordan (she/her) and music and lyrics by Stratford East pantomime veteran Robert Hyman (he/him). Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!

Review: CINDERELLA, Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Kit Bromovsky - Nov 28, 2022

Musician and lyricist Robert Hyman dedicated this adaptation of the classic tale, Cinderella, to the late and much-admired performer, Jo Melville. She once said, 'there's nothing like this, that sheer euphoria that theatre, that panto can give' and yes, hats off to that.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For CINDERELLA Pantomime at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced the full cast for this year's pantomime, CINDERELLA. The cast includes Kathryn Bond as Sphinx, Wesley Bozonga as Marc Antony, Micah Holmes as Chrishell, Gracie McGonigal as Cinderella, Tendai Rinomhota as Amanza, Alex Wadham as Caesar and Gigi Zahir as Cleopatra, with musicians Sara Farina and Perry Melius.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces 2022-23 Season, Plus New Royalty Scheme
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces its 2022/23 season. The season includes Anthony Neilson's poignant and comical delve into the nature of mental illness, The Wonderful World of Dissocia, directed by Emma Baggott, which opens in September 2022.

Theatre Royal Stratford East's RED RIDING HOOD Will Be Captured Live For Streaming and CINDERELLA Will Be 2022/2023 Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced the free broadcast of this year's pantomime Red Riding Hood to local hospitals, hospices and care homes in East London and Essex. The theatre also announces its 2022/2023 pantomime will be Cinderella, with book and lyrics by award-winning writer Leo Butler and music and lyrics by Robert Hyman.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces Casting For RED RIDING HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021

The cast includes Elise Zavou as Red, Maisey Bawden as Mum, Phil Nichol as Granny, Jodie Jacobs as Woody, Ashley Goh as Bo Peep, Raphael Bushay as Wolf and Luke Latchman as Wolfie.

The British Pantomime Academy Launches Kids Masterclass Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020

If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy during lockdown or the holidays or some fun and interactive home-schooling opportunities look no further.

Hackney Empire, Lyric Hammersmith, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre Royal Stratford East Announce Postponement of 2020 Pantos
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2020

Today four of the biggest pantomimes in London announce their postponement to 2021. Hackney Empire, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre Royal Stratford East will not be producing their annual pantos this year due to the continued uncertainty of government guidelines for restarting public performances.

DICK WHITTINGTON At Theatre Royal Stratford East Will Be Captured Live For Free Streaming
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2019

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced the free broadcast of this year's pantomime Dick Whittington to local hospitals, hospices and care homes in East London and Essex.

Photo Flash: First Look at DICK WHITTINGTON at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019

Pack your bags! It's time to hit the road and follow your dreams… Join Dick Whittington on his quest to find adventure, fame and fortune in London, at Stratford East's annual must-see pantomime. Will he defeat the villainous rodent who's taken control of the city?

Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces 2020/2021 Pantomime, RED RIDING HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019

Theatre Royal Stratford East is delighted to announce its 2020/2021 pantomime will be Red Riding Hood, with book and lyrics by award-winning writer Bryony Lavery and music and lyrics by Robert Hyman. Directed by Robert Shaw Cameron, this year's festive adventure will begin on 21 November 2020 and will close on 9 January 2021.

Nadia Fall Announces Second Season At Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2019

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces Nadia Fall's second season as Artistic Director to run from Autumn 2019 to Summer 2020.

Photo Flash: First Look at SLEEPING BEAUTY at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2018

Sleeping Beauty has been in a deep sleep for a hundred years... but wakes to find herself in a strange city with a cruel fairy hot on her heels...

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For SLEEPING BEAUTY at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2018

Sleeping Beauty comes to Theatre Royal Stratford East next month. Check out photos from rehearsal below!