Robin Hood plays
E532272
cultural depictions of Robin Hood
dramatic works
medieval-themed plays
stage adaptations of folklore
theatrical genre
Robin Hood plays are dramatic works, often set in medieval England, that depict the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men in adventures of heroism, justice, and resistance against tyranny.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Robin Hood plays canonical | 1 |
| Robin Hood stage adaptations | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5559027 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Robin Hood plays Context triple: [Friar Tuck, appearsIn, Robin Hood plays]
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A.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a legendary English folk hero and outlaw famed for stealing from the rich to give to the poor, typically depicted as a master archer living in Sherwood Forest with his band of Merry Men.
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B.
Robin Hood films
Robin Hood films are a series of cinematic adaptations that depict the legendary English outlaw Robin Hood and his adventures in Sherwood Forest, often featuring his conflicts with the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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C.
Robin Hood television series
The Robin Hood television series is a TV adaptation of the legendary English folk tale about the outlaw Robin Hood, his band of Merry Men, and their battles against injustice in medieval Nottingham.
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D.
Robin Hood Gate
Robin Hood Gate is one of the main access points on the edge of Richmond Park in southwest London, serving as an entrance for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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E.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood is a classic 1938 Technicolor swashbuckler film starring Errol Flynn as the legendary English outlaw who champions the oppressed against the tyrannical Prince John.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Robin Hood plays Target entity description: Robin Hood plays are dramatic works, often set in medieval England, that depict the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men in adventures of heroism, justice, and resistance against tyranny.
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A.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a legendary English folk hero and outlaw famed for stealing from the rich to give to the poor, typically depicted as a master archer living in Sherwood Forest with his band of Merry Men.
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B.
Robin Hood films
Robin Hood films are a series of cinematic adaptations that depict the legendary English outlaw Robin Hood and his adventures in Sherwood Forest, often featuring his conflicts with the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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C.
Robin Hood television series
The Robin Hood television series is a TV adaptation of the legendary English folk tale about the outlaw Robin Hood, his band of Merry Men, and their battles against injustice in medieval Nottingham.
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D.
Robin Hood Gate
Robin Hood Gate is one of the main access points on the edge of Richmond Park in southwest London, serving as an entrance for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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E.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood is a classic 1938 Technicolor swashbuckler film starring Errol Flynn as the legendary English outlaw who champions the oppressed against the tyrannical Prince John.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural depictions of Robin Hood
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dramatic works ⓘ medieval-themed plays ⓘ stage adaptations of folklore ⓘ theatrical genre ⓘ |
| basedOn |
English folklore
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Robin Hood legends ⓘ
linked to:
Robin Hood novels
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| centralTheme |
friendship
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heroism ⓘ justice ⓘ loyalty ⓘ redistribution of wealth ⓘ resistance against tyranny ⓘ romance ⓘ social inequality ⓘ |
| commonPerformanceContext |
community theatre
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pantomime ⓘ professional theatre ⓘ school productions ⓘ |
| feature |
archery contests
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ballad-like songs ⓘ comic relief ⓘ disguises ⓘ ensemble cast of outlaws ⓘ forest ambushes ⓘ sword fights ⓘ |
| hasMainCharacter | Robin Hood ⓘ |
| hasRecurringAntagonist |
Prince John
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Sheriff of Nottingham ⓘ |
| hasRecurringCharacter |
Friar Tuck
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Little John ⓘ Maid Marian ⓘ Much the Miller’s Son ⓘ
linked to:
Much the Miller's Son
Will Scarlet ⓘ |
| hasSetting |
Nottingham
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Sherwood Forest ⓘ medieval England ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| portrays |
corrupt authorities
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nobility and peasantry ⓘ outlaw as folk hero ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
children
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family audiences ⓘ general theatre audiences ⓘ |
| timePeriodDepicted | High Middle Ages ⓘ |
| typicalGenre |
adventure
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historical drama ⓘ romantic drama ⓘ swashbuckler ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Robin Hood plays Description of subject: Robin Hood plays are dramatic works, often set in medieval England, that depict the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men in adventures of heroism, justice, and resistance against tyranny.
Referenced by (2)
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linked to: Robin Hood plays