Available to tour 2019/20
Commissioned by the Conan Doyle Collection and premiered as part of the 'Summer of Sherlock' festival in 2018.
"The facts as you state them, are certainly most remarkable..."
Adventure, danger & friendship…
See Sherlock Holmes in action with a fantastic new production from Lantern Light Theatre Company!
The Victorian era – a time when drugs & poisons were barely regulated and as easily available as tea and coffee! Into this world was born Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous detective - Sherlock Holmes. A detective who would both work with and fall victim to their deadly pull…
Including the much-loved case of ‘The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot’ - join the mysterious, narcissistic detective and his faithful chronicler, the brave, honest Dr John Watson for the journey of a lifetime!
See Sherlock Holmes in action with a fantastic new production from Lantern Light Theatre Company!
The Victorian era – a time when drugs & poisons were barely regulated and as easily available as tea and coffee! Into this world was born Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous detective - Sherlock Holmes. A detective who would both work with and fall victim to their deadly pull…
Including the much-loved case of ‘The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot’ - join the mysterious, narcissistic detective and his faithful chronicler, the brave, honest Dr John Watson for the journey of a lifetime!
“The most extraordinary and tragic affair has occurred!”
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“I was well aware that the fiend was not dead, but sleeping….”
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“I was well aware that the fiend was not dead, but sleeping….”
Written & Directed by Sophie Flack
Sherlock Holmes - Duncan Drury
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle / John Watson - Stewart Barham
Vicar / Dr Leon Sterndale / Isa Whitney - Tom Dussek
Miss Mary Tregennis - Sophie Flack
Photography - Jamie Harvey
Sherlock Holmes - Duncan Drury
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle / John Watson - Stewart Barham
Vicar / Dr Leon Sterndale / Isa Whitney - Tom Dussek
Miss Mary Tregennis - Sophie Flack
Photography - Jamie Harvey
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Audience feedback:
"Just wanted to say Congratulations on your Sherlock's Poisons at Portsmouth Round Tower last night. The quality of acting was terrific. I went not knowing what to expect and was really surprised and impressed by both the acting and the writing. And the casting. The actors chosen were just perfect. And it was particularly impressive and entertaining to see two of them slip so easily and convincingly into completely different persona."
"We loved the show!"
"THANKS very much for a very entertaining evening!"
"I loved bringing Conan Doyle into the play and learning about his medical history. VERY funny his experimentation with the drug!!!!"
"Really fun evening. I was also very moved by the portrayal of Sherlock Holmes."
"Excellent show - I enjoyed that!"
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CAST
Sherlock Holmes - Duncan Drury
Duncan graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Since graduating he has played numerous classical and musical theatre roles including: Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bassanio in 'The Merchant of Venice' and Eldest Magician in new musical 'Just So'. After succesfully solving the case in last year's 'Sherlock's Poisons' he is confidently picking up the pipe and magnifying glass again for this year's Summer of Sherlock productions.
Vicar, Dr. Leon Sterndale & Isa Whitney - Tom Dussek
Tom is a Brighton based actor and voice artist. The voice of Gorilla Glue, Tom's other theatre include: Moss in Glen
Garry Glenross, Lord Capulet in Romeo & Juliet and a 1-man Beowulf. Video games include: Divinity Original Sin and Knowledge Is Power, and his 22 characters in The Blue Toad Murder Files were an excellent sleuthing grounding for Sherlock Homes. www.tomdussek.com |
Dr. John Watson & Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Stewart James Barham
Stewart returns to Summer of Sherlock to play Watson and has become a huge Sherlock fan since last year's adventures! He's been a busy man recently, playing the lead in a feature film and will be playing Gratiano in The Merchant of Venice (also with Duncan Drury!) later on this month. He's thrilled to be back with the Sherlock team for more investigations, tribulations, investigations.......and celebrations!
Miss Mary Tregennis - Sophie Flack
Sophie graduated from Drama Studio London, after which she has toured with theatre productions both in the UK and internationally. She has worked on numerous film and TV shows as well as for radio and voice-over. Currently she is filming the lead in Silent Dove's production of 'Lotty' and working on two feature scripts. A lifelong Sherlock fan, she has loved writing and directing this new Sherlock Holmes story.
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Running Time: 80 minutes (with 15 minute interval)
Suitable for ages: 13+
Schools Workshop also available
For more information & bookings please contact:
Sophie Flack
lanternlighttheatre@outlook.com
07969 168 032
Suitable for ages: 13+
Schools Workshop also available
For more information & bookings please contact:
Sophie Flack
lanternlighttheatre@outlook.com
07969 168 032
