The Three Muskateers and the Princess of Spain

Synopsis

Paris is being terrorized by the evil Cardinal and a monstrous creature who suffers from serious mood-swings! The young sword-fighter d’Artagnan finds himself on an epic quest to save the city and a pregnant Princess, but he needs the help of the Three Musketeers. Rumour has it they’ve gone to seed, gone past their sell-by date and gone into hiding. So first of all he has to find them... Based on the classic characters created by Alexandre Dumas, this hilarious, anarchic and utterly thrilling new production promises an unforgettable journey into enchanted forests, over lost streams and around REALLY horrible baddies, as we cheer our hero D'Artagnan and heroine Constance to a victorious end. Featuring a dash of live music and a hefty dose of fun, The Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain is a play about friendship, love and identity. Oh... and baby-eating monsters!

Our Review:

14 October 2010

If you’re looking for a family trip out now that the weather is starting to turn, then the Belgrade Theatre’s latest offering of The Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain could be just the tonic. With swashbuckling sword fights (choreographed by Renny Krupinski and excellently executed by an energetic cast), fast-paced action, romance and comedy, there’s enough to keep any family member enthralled from start to finish.

If you’re hoping to see the traditional story, then you may be a little disappointed (only for a moment though) as this tale takes inspiration from the original book by Alexandre Dumas and creates a whole new adventure set in a dark, dismal yet magical Paris. We follow brave D’Artagnan (a Peter Pan-esqe Oliver Gomm) and his best friend Constance (a very gutsy Cynthia Erivo) as they embark on a quest to save Paris and the Spanish princess (Beatriz Romilly) from the clutches of the evil Cardinal (Clive Mendus) and a si...

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