- Duration
- 30–45 min
- Performers
- 2–5
- Setting
- indoors and outdoors
- Price
- from €485
What the impression is made of
- A hosting herald and 17th-century warriors
- Duels with sabres, daggers, rapiers and halberds
- Musket loading and firing demonstration
- Authentic 17th-century weapon and armor reconstructions
- Audience participation in the final part
- Option of warriors greeting guests in an honor guard
- Photos and a close-up weapons look after the show
History here is not told but shown live – with every strike.
A spectacle that also explains itself
"17th-Century Noblemen Fights" takes spectators back to the martial golden age of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth – the era of musketeers, hussars and mounted units. Every weapon, movement and strike is reconstructed from historical sources.
The weapons and armor are authentic 17th-century reconstructions, not stage props. Accuracy matters here more than effect: the costumes, the weapon proportions and even the way the warriors carry themselves follow the martial school of the period.
The programme is built in four clearly separated segments, from the weapons presentation to audience participation. A short slot in the schedule means dropping a segment; a longer one means expanding it.
Weapons the films get wrong
A herald narrator hosts the show, explaining the principles of period warfare while the warriors demonstrate the weapons and armor of different Commonwealth units: from heavily armored hussars to nimble musketeers.
Each piece of armor and type of weapon comes with its context – when and why it was used, and what role it played in battle. Spectators see up close what 17th-century weaponry really looked like and how much it weighed.
Units differed not only in equipment but in tactics: some relied on strength and protection, others on speed and precision. The herald explains why a soldier fought the way he did.
The musket shot – the moment the crowd goes quiet
In the next segment the warriors clash in duels with sabres, daggers, rapiers and halberds. Each weapon is introduced on its own: what it does better, and how it is fought with. The mix shows why a 17th-century soldier had to master several types at once.
Every action is narrated, so the duels make sense to guests with no background in military history. A light rapier against a heavy halberd – the contrast is visible immediately.
The programme then turns to the musket. The herald explains how much effort it took to load a period firearm, and then the shot cracks out with its cloud of smoke. We fire under strict safety requirements and at a safe distance from spectators.
In the finale your guests join the ranks themselves
In the final part, braver guests are invited to join the warriors: to try the drill formation and feel how a unit moves together.
After the show the warriors stay with the audience. Guests can pick up the weapons and armor, ask the warriors about their craft, and take photos. This is a planned part of the programme, not a courtesy.
For a more ceremonial opening, halberd-armed warriors greet guests in an honor guard at the entrance. The programme runs both outdoors and indoors; if a venue cannot take the musket shot, we present it without gunpowder.
17th-Century Noblemen Fights pair with our medieval knight fights and tournaments or historical court dances – together they build a multi-era scenario for the event. Viduramžiai LT has been staging historical performances since 2004.
The practical side — ours to handle
Safety
Fights run at a safe distance from guests; we prepare and steward the area ourselves.
Guests
We involve the audience: after the fights you can come closer, take photos and try armour on.
Ground
We need level, firm ground; a stage is not required.
Weather
We work outdoors too, and agree a fallback before the event.
The answers people need most
Can spectators take part in the show?
Yes. In the final part of the programme, braver spectators are invited to join the warriors and take part in a drill exercise. Afterwards, warriors also mingle with the audience, let guests examine the weapons up close and pose for photos.
Is a real musket fired during the show?
Yes. The herald explains how long it takes to load a musket, followed by a loud firing demonstration. The shot is fired under strict safety requirements and at a safe distance from spectators, so we always warn organisers in advance about how loud it is.
Can the show be held indoors?
Yes, the fights work both indoors and outdoors. Because of the musket's noise and smoke, an indoor show needs to be cleared with the venue's facilities management beforehand. If the venue cannot accommodate the shot, we run the programme without gunpowder, keeping the story and duels intact.
What weapons are used in the show?
Sabres, daggers, rapiers, halberds and a musket. All weapons and armor are authentic 17th-century reconstructions based on historical sources, not stage props.
Can this programme be combined with others?
Yes. We often pair it with medieval knight fights and tournaments or historical court dances – we will help you build the full historical programme for your event around its length and format.
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Our sincere thanks for the impressive show. The musket shots and the warriors' fights with halberds left a huge impression on children and adults alike. A very professional host who manages to engage every listener.
The 17th-century noblemen programme was a perfect fit for our company celebration at the manor. The authentic costumes and sword fighting looked very true to life, and the chance to try on the armor after the show was the highlight of the evening. We wholeheartedly recommend it!
