Outlawed is a hilarious, high-energy drag and cabaret night full of clever humour and unforgettable performances.
Set inside the Major Oak’s cabaret bar, Outlawed is a drag and cabaret night featuring the characters from Robin Hood, created by Nottingham’s own Nonsuch Studios. It’s funny, clever, and completely different to anything I’ve seen in a while. The show is full of energy, cheeky humour and imagination.
I’m from Nottingham but saw the performance in Manchester, where I now live. It was great to see their playful take on my hometown. The Nottingham references were well done, never over the top and always funny. They added a nice extra layer for anyone familiar with the area.
From the moment it started, the cast had the audience on board. The cabaret bar setting suited the chaos perfectly. Instead of retelling the story, it brought the well-known characters together in a fast-paced night of drag, comedy and pop numbers. The energy stayed high all the way through. It felt like a proper night out rather than a sit and watch theatre show.
The Sheriff of Nottingham, played by AK Golding, completely stole it for me. Their comic timing was spot on and they had this way of pulling the audience in with just a look. Every expression landed perfectly and the Sheriff was both ridiculous and magnetic.
Dora Gee’s Maid Marian was another standout. She brought a funny, confident edge to the character. Hunter Manning as Robin Hood had a charm that tied the show together. Lucinda B Hind as Friar Tuck’ed brought unpredictable energy that kept you laughing. Every performer had their own style and together they made something genuinely electric.
The writing was sharp and full of clever lines. It used the Robin Hood world as a backdrop for something new. It’s fast, funny and a bit ridiculous in the best way. The humour was self aware, playful and always smart.
The costumes were a real highlight. They were bold, colourful and full of personality. You could tell the cast were enjoying themselves in them.
Outlawed is a proper good time, full of laughs, creativity and strong performances. You can just switch off, enjoy the chaos and appreciate how much thought went into it. I left smiling and impressed by how they pulled it all together.