Wild west-set comedy The Good, The Bad and The Gossipy will be staged by Horsham West and Haven Primary School students this week.

A cast of 65 will tell a story of misconception and misunderstanding, featuring Sheriff Dusty Rhodes, Deputy Hugh Dunnit, hillbillies, cowgirls, cowboys and an array of other kooky characters.

Year five student Joel Dooling will feature as Sheriff Dusty Rhodes. 

“It’s a really great honour to be in the production and with my friends,” he said.

Ollie McMaster, year six, said he had enjoyed being in the production with his friends.

“It’s been fun. I play a villain, and it’s set in an old western town that a couple of baddies try to take over,” he said.

Written by Larissa Riddell, the production will be staged at Horsham Town Hall tonight and tomorrow, December 4 and 5. Tickets are $15 an adult, $10 a child or concession, and are available from the town hall website or box office.