Robin Hood Panto Launch 2026

Panto season is almost upon us! And with opening weekend just weeks away, excitement is building for another busy season at Lime Tree Theatre. Familiar faces and some exciting new additions will grace the Lime Tree Theatre stage this festive season for our panto production of Robin Hood. This year’s production was launched by sponsor Mick Guinee of Ei Electronics, at The Green Yard Café on Monday, 19th October. 

There was plenty of laughter and buzz at this year’s launch with I Love Limerick in attendance and talents Hollie O’Donoghue, Cathal Ryan and Eoghan Cantillon Mann joining a stellar cast of panto favourites for 40 fantastic performances.

Hollie O’Donoghue returns home from London to play Little Gill, while Cathal Ryan, another familiar face to Limerick audiences, joins the cast as the Sheriff. Returning to the Lime Tree Stage is Eoghan Cantillon Mann who takes on the title role after previously delighting audiences as Aladdin back in 2023.

Alongside our new additions, Robin Hood boasts much-loved panto favourites, including Aidan Crowe, returning as the fabulous Dame Leslie Loxley, and Jessica Bray, who takes on the role of the wicked Morgana Le Fay. Hazel Park returns as Maid Marian, alongside James Corr as Will Scarlett, completing a wonderful company of familiar faces and exciting new talent.

Written by Liam McCarthy and directed by Joan Sheehy, Robin Hood promises all the larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes, catchy songs, laughter and mischief that audiences have come to expect from Lime Tree Theatre’s annual Christmas panto.

The continued support of Ei Electronics plays an important role in bringing this annual production to the stage, helping Lime Tree Theatre create a memorable Christmas experience for audiences of all ages.

Mark your calendars! Robin Hood opens on Saturday, 5th December 2026 and runs until Monday, 4th January 2027, with 40 performances throughout the Christmas season.

For bookings, visit: www.limetreebelltable.ie/events/robin-hood/

Proud show sponsors: Ei Electronics | Media Sponsors: Spin South West