The son of Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth will appear in a Christmas production of Robin Hood.

Will Firth, who is 6ft 5ins, will play Little John in E15 Acting School’s version of the classic tale at the Corbett Theatre in Rectory Lane, Loughton, between December 3 and 14.

Jamie Mawson will play Robin Hood, while Olivia Hughes will play Maid Marian.

Other pupils at the school will also perform at the theatre in a production of Yeh-Shen, the Chinese Cinderella, for young children during the day.

The public can also see the school’s production of Shakespeare’s Richard III at the King’s Head Theatre in Upper Street, Islington on December 16.

For tickets and information call the Corbett Theatre box office on 020 8508 5983 or the King’s Head Theatre box office 020 7478 0160.