A swashbuckling production of The Three Musketeers is the Lieder Theatre's first main stage production for the year.
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This production is based on American playwright Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers.
He offers an irreverent slant to the original story written by Alexandre Dumas in the 17th century.
The actors have been busy mastering the art of fencing and sword-fighting ahead of opening night on Wednesday, March 6.
Lieder artistic director Chrisjohn Hancock is thrilled with how the show is shaping up.
"The production looks at the story from a new angle and gives our female actors some chunky roles," Hancock said.
"It's a fun family show with lots of sword-fighting and romance that appeals to anyone seeking action packed entertainment."
Many Lieder favourites are performing in this play.
The three key roles of the Musketeers will be played by Martin Sanders, Josh Waters and Andy Picker.
Harrison Treble will play D’Artagnan; his sword-wielding sister will be brought to life by Hannah Cotton; and Erin Williams will play Milady.
The production also features performances by Ryan Parenthoiene, Blake Selmes, Jock McLean, Courtney McKenzie, Rod McConnell, Marianne Powles, Evan Goad and Ben Pik.
It is a charity performance, hosted by Goulburn Argyle Rotary, who are selling tickets for the evening and donating all profits from the evening to the Tea Pot Club Inc.
The Tea Pot Club Inc is a registered charity who support autistic children in the Goulburn district.
The funds raised by this group provide special resources that assist families with the management and education of these children.
They also provide special resources to local schools, where government funding is not provided.
The charity night ticket costs $20 and includes drinks, finger food and admission to the show. Drinks and food commence at 6.30pm with the show starting at 7.30pm
Tickets for the opening night fundraiser can be purchased at Coffee Guru, Ray White Real Estate, online at trybooking.com or phone 0439 410 733.
Tickets can also be purchased from Rotarian Mick Cooper on 0497 458 453.
Mr Cooper said it would be a great night.
"There will be food and wine and cheese and coffee and it is all for a good time. There will also be no politics allowed at all," he said.
The show is on until Saturday March 23, with performances at 7.30pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and a matinee at 2pm on March 23.