Event Listings
Sherlock on TV - Workshop 10th August 2018
Free practical workshop for 11-16 yr olds, working on Sherlock Holmes scripts, including basic behind the camera work.
Friday 10th August 2018 1-3pm Paulsgrove & Wymering Youth Club Cheltenham Road Portsmouth PO6 3PY Please contact the youth club for details on how to register: 023 9288 2550 Workshop Leaders: Kerren Garner, Jamie Harvey & Sophie Flack |
Arthur's War - The Great Debate! 13th August 2018
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Sherlock's Poisons 16th August 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!
Playing for one night only in the beautiful, atmospheric setting of The Round Tower…
Suitable for adults.
Theatrical Performance
The Round Tower, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth PO1 2JE
Thursday 16th August 2018
Performance times: 6pm & 8pm
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
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!
Playing for one night only in the beautiful, atmospheric setting of The Round Tower…
Suitable for adults.
Theatrical Performance
The Round Tower, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth PO1 2JE
Thursday 16th August 2018
Performance times: 6pm & 8pm
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
“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….”
The gorgeous new Hotwalls Studios cafe, The Canteen will be open before and after performances serving hot and cold food and drinks.
There will also be buskers in the square outside the tower fun performing a variety of Victorian folk songs for you to listen and dance to.
Come on down for a great summer evening's entertainment!!!
Entry is free - you are welcome to turn up on the door, but to ensure your place we recommend booking in advance. If you are no longer able to attend, please do cancel your reservation leaving a place for others!
Tickets can be reserved at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sherlocks-poisons-tickets-48478316951
There will also be buskers in the square outside the tower fun performing a variety of Victorian folk songs for you to listen and dance to.
Come on down for a great summer evening's entertainment!!!
Entry is free - you are welcome to turn up on the door, but to ensure your place we recommend booking in advance. If you are no longer able to attend, please do cancel your reservation leaving a place for others!
Tickets can be reserved at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sherlocks-poisons-tickets-48478316951
My Dear Laddie, A Daddy and His Sons - Workshop 17th August 2018
My Dear Laddie: it's the holidays! Hurray! What do you do for fun with your family? Have you ever played cricket on a ship's deck? Or gone hunting in Africa? Arthur Conan Doyle has!
Come and join Sir Arthur Conan Doyle & Lady Conan Doyle for an exploration of families old and new in this fun, free story-telling workshop! Unlease your creativity! Suitable for ages 4-9 Friday 17th August 2018 1pm Southsea Library 19-21 Palmerston Road Southsea PO5 3QQ For more information please contact the library: [email protected] 023 9268 8999 Workshop Leaders - Stewart Barham & Sophie Flack |
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The Adventures of Conan Doyle! 22nd August 2018
Calling all explorers! A free interactive story-telling show based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s travel adventures.
Not just a stuffy old writer, he was also an explorer - and an adventurer! Did you know he spent 6 months working as a surgeon on a whaling ship? Whoa! Or that he and his family travelled to Egypt, Australia and across the USA? He also spent a year in Vienna studying ophthalmology? Hang on! What’s ophthalmology?! Join us for a fun adventure across the globe… with singing, dancing and plenty of audience participation. Suitable for children ages 4+ and their families. Wednesday 22nd August 2918 Performance times: 11.45am 12.45pm 1.45pm Show duration: 40 minutes Portsmouth City Museum 3 Museum Road PO21 2LJ Further details: portsmouthcitymuseums.co.uk/ Written by Sophie Flack Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Stewart Barham Sir Sophie - Sophie Flack |