About the Show

A new mystery in 1890 London as Holmes and Watson face a deadly jewel conspiracy.

London, 1890. The city is expanding at pace, reshaping itself as ambition and industry consume everything in their path. Newly celebrated after solving his first major case, Sherlock Holmes finds himself restless and unfocused—until an unknown woman arrives at 221B Baker Street bearing a mysterious jewel. What follows is a dangerous pursuit through the streets of London and along the River Thames, as Holmes and Dr Watson attempt to unmask the figure orchestrating a deadly conspiracy.

The production is written by Joel Horwood (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, National Theatre, West End & UK tour) and directed by Sean Holmes (Pinocchio; The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare’s Globe). Composer Jherek Bischoff provides the score, with set and co-costume design by Grace Smart, lighting design by Ryan Day, sound design by Elena Peña, and movement direction by Charlotte Broom.

Critic Reviews (7)

"The world’s greatest detective certainly deserves to return to Regent’s Park at some point, but in a more satisfying adaptation. A rare misfire for the loveliest venue in London."
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"A baffling mix of previous takes on Holmes doesn’t have much of a clue"
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"Joshua James is a wonderfully out there Great Detective in this superb stage thriller, equal parts nostalgic and weird"
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"The commitment is undeniable, the pay-off more questionable."
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“Rollicking mystery with an erratic Holmes”
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"This is a real humdinger of a Holmes, an intoxicating swirl through the mind of the fictional detective who has fascinated figures as diverse as Harrison Ford, Agatha Christie, and the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire."
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"Horwood's version succeeds in simultaneously teasing and taking seriously the original."
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