​Touring Autumn 2020

***Postponed due to Covid-19***

​Originally commissioned by the Conan Doyle Collection and premiered at The Round Tower, Hotwalls, Portsmouth as part of the 'Summer of Sherlock 2019' festival.
Set in contemporary Baker Street, join Lantern Light for a thrilling adventure into the criminal underworld with Miss Sherlock Holmes and her loyal companion Dr. Jane Watson.

Across three separate evenings Miss Holmes is visited at home by: a desperate woman searching for her boyfriend, a terrified robbery victim and the dark and deadly villain known only as 'The Colonel'.

A unique and rarely performed triple bill of three short Sherlock Holmes stage plays by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his contemporaries:

'The Crown Diamond' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
'The Painful Predicament of Sherlock Holmes' by William Gillette
'Christmas Eve' by S.C. Roberts

Bookended with the story of homeless teen Billie and how she came to live and work with the famous detective.

Drugs, danger, diamonds - all just a standard night in for Miss Sherlock Holmes...!

***** "Expertly told..." The Latest (Hansel & Gretel)
***** "Sophie Flack's superb sense of timing" View from the Gods (Flurry)
***** "Diana Atkins and Hayley Thompson are excellent" Manchester Audience Bulldog (Blu-Ray)
Arts Council Audience Feedback (Summer of Sherlock)
***** "A superb company"
**** "Excellent performances"
***** “We loved the show!”
***** “THANKS very much for a very entertaining evening!”
*****"Loved the dynamic between Sherlock, Watson & Biilie!"​
*****"The lead actresses were fabulous!"
CAST
Francesca McCrohon
Eva Savage
Francesca trained at East 15 Acting School. She has worked extensively for Turner prize winning artist, Laure Prouvost, in live installations in London, Rotterdam and Glasgow, and also performed in her feature film ‘The Wanderer’. Other recent work includes new writing ‘Tilly and The Spitfires’ at Nuffield Theatre, and playing Lady Macbeth in an educational tour.

Eva trained at Drama Studio London. She has been fortunate enough to perform in both the UK and abroad, with theatre credits including: 100 Tails of Us (Theatre Royal Brighton), Chekhov's Shorts (European Arts Company), Jekyll and Hyde (The Pantaloons), Hamlet (Shakespeare Peckham) and the Picture of Dorian Gray (Italian Tour).
Debbie Bridge
Mia Rose Finnigan
Canadian born, Debbie has worked as a singer all over the UK before turning to acting work professionally.  Since making the UK her permanent home, Debbie has immersed herself in performing which has led her to perform for Prince Andrew and in the West End.  Notable credits include: Playing a Dr Who baddie (VO), Gertrude (Hamlet), and Judge Hawthorne (The Crucible).
www.debbiebridge.com
Mia Rose Finnigan is an East 15 Acting School Graduate. Her recent credits include: ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in ‘Cabaret’, ‘Bianca Minola’ in ‘The Taming Of The Shrew’, ‘Ramona’ in ‘Ramona Tells Jim’ and ‘Masha’ in Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull’. ‘Gwendolyn Cobb’ will be Mia’s professional debut. 
Joshua Plummer
Joshua is a Sussex born and East 15 trained actor. 
He is currently appearing in the West End and touring productions of "Only Fools: The (Cushty) Dining Experience".
Joshua is a Stage Combat specialist and teaches at the Brighton Academy. He is also a comedy writer and an avid Rugby and Professional Wrestling fan.
www.joshuaplummer.co.uk

Seerche Deveraux
Seerché, is a Sussex based actor, singer and dancer. She trained in Acting and Physical & Devised Theatre at Bath Spa University. Since graduating, Seerché has performed as Mary in the play adaptation of 'It's a Wonderful Life'; Toured a TIE production of 'The Little Mermaid' to Spain; appeared in numerous local short films and been Vocal Director for a new UK Musical Theatre Showcase. She is excited to jump into the role of Billie, which is unlike anything she has done before!
CREATIVES
Sophie Flack
Dan Skelt
Sophie is a member of the Young Vic Director's Programme and has directed professional tours and performances in London, Manchester, Brighton, Edinburgh and venues across the South East. She has a passion for both new writing and classical adaptations told with a modern spin. Sherlock as a woman - yes!
Dan studied Multi-Media Studies at Worthing College and is now one half of Two Bit Productions - a freelance production company producing films, music videos, documentaries and corporate videos. He produces and edits sci-fi horror podcast 'The Whispers Through the Static'. He is also the guitarist for indie band Outpost 3.
Running Time: 90 minutes with 15 minute interval
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Suitable for ages: 12+

Schools Workshop also available

For more information & bookings please contact:

Sophie Flack / Debbie Bridge
lanternlighttheatre@outlook.com
07969 168 032 / 07748 678 564