Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one on the desolate moors of Devonshire. Is it the work of a supernatural hellhound, or a cunning murderer with a very earthly motive? To find the ingenious killer, Holmes and his trusty companion Dr Watson must brave the deadly moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir, a young Texan named Sir Henry.
From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem Ken Ludwig (Murder on the Orient Express, Lend Me a Tenor) comes a fast-paced, pulse-pounding comedy like no other. While Holmes and Watson remain the steadfast anchors of the story, a trio of endlessly versatile actors must juggle a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, elaborate disguises and deceit. Five actors play more than forty different characters.
Full of humour, horror and plenty of stage magic, Baskerville is a kooky and spooky caper that honours the classic Arthur Conan Doyle mystery while turning it on its head.
Directed by Patrick Smith. Suitable for ages 10+.
This amateur production of KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk