Illyria Outdoor Theatre brings The Three Musketeers to Weston Park as part of Plays in the Park Series. All for One and One for All! Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just text book examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen’s jewels, race the clock to to restore her Majesty’s honour, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, this production is a whirlwind of excitement, broad comedy and ingenious storytelling. Romance! Swashbuckling! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge! It’s got the lot! With a reputation for the finest swordplay in the business Illyria promises more dazzling swashbuckling action than ever. Gates Open at 6pm, Show starts at 7pm. Running time 135 minutes (approx) including 20 minute interval To book please visit The Three Musketeers at Weston Park at Weston Park event tickets from TicketSource Recommended for ages 8+. Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Younger children welcome, if they’re brave enough. #SummerList We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
