Maid Marian

In a secluded valley on the edge of Sherwood Forest, the abbey of Rubygill prepares to bind Matilda Fitzwater and the dashing Earl of Huntingdon in holy matrimony. As the organ swells and the bride waits, a troop of armed men bursts through the doors, proclaiming the earl a traitor in the king’s name. The sudden standoff turns the solemn ceremony into a heated tableau of swords, vows, and razor‑sharp wit.

Peacock’s unmistakable satire shines through the flamboyant dialogue, as an abbot with a “musical nose” and a chorus of confused clerics try to keep order amid the chaos. The earl’s swift defense and Matilda’s steadfast affection set the stage for a playful clash between love, loyalty, and royal decree. Listeners are invited into a world where medieval pomp meets absurd comedy, promising a lively adventure that continues beyond the chapel’s broken vows.