Panto success saw audiences "Hook'd"!

Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre and pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes have today 9 March 2026 announced further star casting for this year’s pantomime spectacular, Robin Hood, following incredible reviews for their 2025 pantomime.

Joining the previously announced Britain’s Got Talent winners and street dance sensations Ashley Banjo & Diversity, who will play Robin Hood and his Merry Men, will be comedy favourite Max Fulham as Will Scarlett.

The much-loved comedian and ventriloquist returns to Mayflower Theatre following a sensational season alongside Alexandra Burke and Dr Ranj in the highly acclaimed 2025 pantomime, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.

Max Fulham is a comedian and ventriloquist, who in addition to gaining popularity on both TV and in theatre, has become a social media sensation and has amassed over 2.9 million likes on TikTok.

Bringing a fresh and contemporary twist to a classic art, Max has wowed audiences with his one-man show, entertaining thousands of people in theatres across the UK and internationally.

Highlights include appearing in The Good Old Days at Leeds City Varieties and performing on the Blackpool Opera House stage as part of the world-famous Blackpool Magic Convention. Max has also had the unique pleasure of headlining at the prestigious Venthaven Ventriloquist Convention in the USA. With TV appearances including ITV’s Saturday night show Game of Talents, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable on Dave and the revival of the classic Crackerjack!, Max’s comedic talents are in high demand. He is also a regular on the stand-up comedy circuit.

Max Fulham said: 
“Gordon and I are so excited to be returning to the Mayflower Theatre this year! Mayflower Theatre audiences are phenomenal, I can’t wait to be back on stage sharing this action-packed, laugh-out-loud magical panto with you all! See you there!”

Here Max is interviewed by Arts & Culture presenter Alex Mitchell

Robin Hood is produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, led by Michael Harrison and the creative team behind recent Mayflower Theatre Christmas successes including last year’s production of The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan and the 2024 production of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Michael Ockwell, Mayflower Chief Executive said, “We are thrilled to not only be welcoming back Ashley Banjo & Diversity but also the fantastic Max Fulham. Throughout last year’s panto season, Max (and Gordon) had audiences laughing out loud, and we cannot wait to welcome him back to our stage this year.” 

With stunning scenery and dazzling costumes from The London Palladium, Robin Hood promises all the ingredients of a perfect pantomime: laugh-out-loud comedy, bundles of audience participation, astonishing special effects, and plenty of boos and hisses for the whole family to enjoy.

Packed with action, adventure, and a generous dose of glitz and glamour, Robin Hood is the ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza. Don’t miss out - book your tickets now!

Tickets for Robin Hood (Saturday 12 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk.