AT A GLANCE...

An ambitious adaptation of Dumas' beloved tale. A large ensemble piece with plenty of roles, ensemble/solo singing, and exciting battle scenes! 

 

ROLES: c.40 speaking roles (some can be played by m/f) with flexible chorus including a number of additional small speaking roles. 

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MUSIC: 7 songs orchestrated for 7-piece band and on-stage tavern band (3 piece). The style is folk/filmic. Mostly ensemble singing, some featured soloists. Other musical set-pieces, including opportunities for ambitious dance and fight choreography sequences.

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OVERVIEW

The year is 1620, and Louis XIII sits precariously on the throne of France. His court is rife with plots and intrigues aimed at bringing the queen into disrepute. Into this murky world springs D’Artagnan, a young man seeking his fortune in Paris. He is desperate to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming one of the King’s elite musketeers, but must first prove his worth. Within a day of arriving in the city he has been challenged to duels by the famed swordsmen, Athos, Porthos and Aramis. He has also met Constance, the queen’s dressmaker, who might prove the most valuable friend of all…

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This is a fast-paced, fun and big-hearted show, perfect for ambitious school, youth or amateur groups.

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Watch the short teaser below from the acclaimed 2025 Oxford Playhouse premiere.

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