A COLCHESTER theatre will host a production based on a British folklore legend.

Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies will be performed at the Headgate Theatre, in Chapel Street North, on May 2 and May 3.

Robin Hood and his merry men battle it out against the Sheriff of Nottingham to try protect maid Marion and the villagers of Sherwood.

The event starts at 7.30pm on both nights and there is a Saturday matinee at 1pm.

Tickets cost £13.

To find out more, visit ticketsource.co.uk/headgatetheatre/e-jqarey.