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Delighted to announce that we are returning to Portsmouth this July/August for 'Summer of Sherlock 2019'!!

We have an exciting programme of performances in the Hotwalls Round Tower, along with numerous workshops happening in various locations around Portsmouth



Sherlock Holmes Radio Drama Workshop, Drop-In Session, 31st July 2019, 1-3pm



Radio was the first broadcast medium and before film and television people religiously tuned-in to their favourite radio programs - with families gathering at home to listen to the radio in the evening. The stories travelling across the airwaves could take them to different countries, different time periods and even different worlds...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories became firm Old Time Radio favourites with 'The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce famously broadcast from 1939 until 1943 in the USA.

Join us at our radio drama workshop and explore the process behind creating these audio drama productions. Listen to some Old Time Radio shows, read the scripts, then rehearse and record your own Sherlock Holmes scenes!

Have fun with our live sound effects desk creating footsteps, horses, storms and everything in between from a variety of everyday objects - your imagination is the limit!

You will be able to take away a copy of your recordings.

Family fun.

Wednesday 31st July 2019, Open Drop-In Session from 1-3pm
The Activities Room
Portsmouth City Museum

Workshop Leaders: Kerren Garner, Sophie Flack & Dan Skelt
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band - A Live Radio Recording, 1st August 2019, 7pm



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Come and be a part of a live radio recording of this classic Sherlock Holmes adaptation! Using a 1930's radio script from the Conan Doyle Archive, Lantern Light Theatre Company bring this stirring adventure to life for radio, featuring an ensemble cast and live sound effects desk...

Early one morning Holmes and Watson are visited in 221B Baker Street by a young bride in fear for her life - what was the cause of her sister's mysterious death and the meaning of their stepfather's abrupt behaviour? And most curiously of all - how can Mr. Holmes explain her sister's last words: 'It's the band - the speckled band!'....



Featuring the return of Duncan Drury, Stewart James Barham, Tom Dussek and Sophie Flack from last year's production of 'Sherlock's Poisons' and joined by Lucy Mepstead as Julia Stoner with Dan Skelt on lighting & sound.

Tickets are free, but there is limited space so advance reservation is recommended!

Brought to you as part of 'Summer of Sherlock 2019' in association with the Conan Doyle Collection and Portsmouth Council.
Thursday 1st August 2019, 7pm, The Round Tower, Portsmouth. For tickets click here.


Miss Sherlock Holmes - A Triple Bill, Thursday 8th August 2019, 7pm



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A triple bill of three short Sherlock Holmes stage plays - written 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

Set in contemporary Baker Street, join Lantern Light Theatre Company as we delve into the dark underworld of London's devious crime scene 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'.

Drugs, danger, diamonds - it's just a standard night in for Miss Sherlock Holmes...

Tickets are free, but places are limited so we recommend reserving in advance! To book tickets click here.

Brought to you as part of 'Summer of Sherlock 2019' in association with the Conan Doyle Archive and Portsmouth Council.

Cast:
Sherlock Holmes - Francesca McCrohon
Dr. Jane Watson - Eva Savage
The Colonel - Debbie Bridge
Gwendolyn Cobb - Mia Rose Finnigan
Sam Merton/William De Vinne - Joshua Plummer
Billie - Seerche Deveraux

Directed by - Sophie Flack
Lighting & Sound - Dan Skelt


The Hound of the Baskervilles - A Live Radio Recording, Thursday 15th August 2019, 7pm



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Come and be a part of a live radio recording of one of famous Sherlock Holmes' most famous stories! Recording in the beautifully atmospheric setting of the historic Round Tower, Lantern Light Theatre Company bring this terrifying adventure vividly to life for radio, with an ensemble cast, Victorian costumes, lighting, sound and smoke effects.

Increasingly haunted in the last few days of his life by the sinister legend of the hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the moor by Baskerville Hall. Declared a simple case of heart failure by the coroner, but friend and neighbour, Dr. Mortimer is not convinced. Disturbed by the idea that darker forces are at play and fearful for the life of the new heir - Sir Henry Baskerville - he pays a visit to the world famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.

His story piques the interest of the brilliant mind, who, however chooses to send the ever faithful Dr. Watson as his deputy to accompany Sir Henry Baskerville to Baskerville Hall. Watson and Sir Henry alone attempt to unravel the complicated tangle of affairs in Dartmoor while the net draws ever tighter and the terrible howls draw ever closer .... but where is Sherlock Holmes?

Come and join us - if you dare....

Suitable for ages 13+
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Tickets are free, but there is limited space so advance reservation is recommended!

Book tickets here.


Brought to you as part of 'Summer of Sherlock 2019' in association with the Conan Doyle Collection and Portsmouth Council.

Cast:
Sherlock Holmes - Duncan Drury
Dr. Watson - Stewart James Barham
Sir Henry Baskerville - Jeff Scott
Dr. Mortimer / Mr. Stapleton - Robin Hodges
Laura Lyons / Mrs Barrymore - Audrey Schoellhammer
Beryl Stapleton - Sophie Flack

Lighting & Sound - Dan Skelt
Written & Directed by - Sophie Flack


Exploring Sherlock Holmes Using the Creative Arts! Workshops Friday 16th August, 12pm & 2pm



Two free workshops with drama teacher and workshop leader Kerren Garner, for ages 8-12, held in the activities room of Portsmouth City Museum. You are welcome to turn up on the day, but the museum also have a list you can sign up to in advance as places will be limited.

Explore your creativity and have fun with Sherlock Holmes! Free children's workshop, focussing on drama games and activities, but with the possibility of also exploring costume design, script/storyboard writing.


Activities Room
Portsmouth City Museum
Friday 16th August
12-1pm & 2-3pm

Suitable for ages 8-12

To reserve a place contact:


portsmouthcitymuseums.co.uk/about/enquiries
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With Special Thanks to:
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Brighton Shakespeare Company - for sponsoring lighting equipment for all events
www.brightonshakespearecompany.co.uk




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The Sherlock Holmes Journal, Vol 34 No3



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