​Touring June/July 2022

​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!"

DATES

​Wisbech Library, Ely Place, Wisbech PE13 1EU 
Saturday 11th June 2022, 7.30pm

Esher Theatre, Community Walk, High Street, Esher KT10 9RA
Wednesday 29th June 2022, 7.30pm

Papworth Village Hall, Ermine St South, Papworth, Everard CB23 3UY
Saturday 2nd July 2022, 4pm

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG
Thursday 7th July 2022 - 8pm

​Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3BS
Friday 8th July 2022 - 7.30pm

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF
Friday 15th July 2022 - 8pm
Saturday 16th July 2022 - 8pm
Sunday 17th July 2022 - 3.30pm

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
Sophie Flack
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
Sophie graduated from Drama Studio London. As an actress she has worked in film, TV, theatre and voice over. She can currently be seen in Howard Ford horror movie ‘The Lockdown Hauntings’ and upcoming TV mini series ‘I Killed Solomon Reid.’  She is the voice of Kristina and Aurelia in the upcoming American animation series ‘Lemon Drop Falls.’ Previous stage credits include: Helena in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (BSC Tour); Belle/The Ghost of Christmas Past in 'A Christmas Carol’ (LL Tour), Suz/Lisa/Pam 'The Cafe Society (Tour).
Pip Barclay
Seerche Deveraux
Pip's excited to be working with Lantern Light for the first time! He trained at Birmingham School of Acting. His credits include Freeman (Strictly Arts), Green Leaves Fall (Strictly Arts/Belgrade Theatre), Much Ado About Nothing (Tread the Boards),  The Man Who Knew Infinity (Ed Pressman Films), BRICKS! (BBC), and Monzo (Commercial).
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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
Jason Douglas
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. Recent directing credits include: new musical 'The Truth Stops Here'; new audio comedy 'Blag' with Chicago based company ECT and an R&D for new musical 'Pop Art' with Leo&Hyde. She has a passion for both new writing and classical adaptations told with a modern spin. Sherlock as a woman - yes!
Jason is an artist based in Brighton, UK. He composes, produces and teaches music and music production. He has worked with several community-based projects funded by the Arts Council England and Creative Force to promote the arts using various creative practices with young and socially disenfranchised people and has toured extensively as an A/V engineer.
Jason is the Musical Director/Composer for the All Greek to Me productions of The Odyssey and The Minotaur. He also performs and releases music and exhibits interactive sound art installations.
https://jddouglasart.wixsite.com/jddouglas

Dana Hudson
​Dana has been working in theatre marketing for the past six years in both freelance and senior marketing positions. She has worked for Watford Palace Theatre and Quandary Collective where she recently worked as Marketing Manager for a UK Tour of Shakespeare’s Richard II. Dana is also a Co-Founder and Head of Marketing for Ethereal Theatre, where she has produced and marketed seven productions to date, earning 4/5* reviews for the company. Dana’s marketing superpowers include graphic design, PR and social media.
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
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