Ken Ludwig’s comedic take on the classic Sherlock Holmes tale brings the legendary Baskerville curse to the stage with a theatrical twist that promises equal parts mystery and mayhem. The Guild Theatre Rockdale Director Tim Dennis shares what makes this adaptation such a thrilling theatrical rollercoaster.
About The Show – Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
What is this show about?
When Sir Charles Baskerville dies under mysterious circumstances, his heir arrives at Baskerville Hall amid rumours of a monstrous hound that has haunted the family for generations. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson must unravel a web of secrets, suspects and superstition before the legendary curse claims another victim.
How would you describe this show to someone who has never seen anything like it before?
The Baskerville curse has never been this hilarious.
Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they race across the moors to solve their most bizarre case yet. Five actors play more than forty characters in a whirlwind of disguises, accents and absurd surprises. This is Sherlock Holmes as you’ve never seen him before.
What is the element of the show that is hardest to explain but unmissable in person?
Five Actors. (Nearly) Forty Characters. One Legendary Mystery.
Who is this show for? Who is going to have the time of their life?
The show will appeal to all ages from teenagers to senior citizens.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
Director Tim Dennis said, “Ken Ludwig has taken one of the greatest detective stories ever written and turned it into a thrilling theatrical rollercoaster. The audience will see five actors transform into dozens of characters at breakneck speed, and I think they’ll be laughing as much as they’re trying to solve the mystery.”
Many thanks to Tim Dennis and The Guild Theatre Rockdale. With its breakneck pace and ingenious character transformations, this promises to be a night where audiences will be laughing as much as they are sleuthing; tickets are available now at trybooking.com for anyone keen to experience Sherlock Holmes as they have never seen him before.
