You had to keep your wits about you and the unexpected twist in the end takes the audience completely by surprise. There is a spoiler that’s needed as Douglas’s real name was Birdy Edwards who escaped to England to avoid the gang.īlake Kubena, Gavin Molloy and Alice Osmanski give impressive multi rolling performances as all the other characters.īut what part does Holmes’ nemesis Moriarty have in this mystery? Eventually, Doyle saw fit to continue his Holmes canon and wrote a series of thirteen short stories The Return of Sherlock Holmes published in 1905. The backstory involves a return trip to Vermissa Valley Pennsylvania where a secret society formed from the coal miner’s union is a cover for a murderous gang of thugs. Suspicions rest on a frequent guest to the house, Cecil Parker, but Holmes deduces that it must have been someone from outside that committed the murder. John Douglas, the owner, has been shot in the head and a sawn off shotgun is nearby. On arrival at Birlstone Holmes discovers “the most brutal crime I’ve ever seen”. Joseph Derrington plays the ever faithful Doctor Watson and also narrates the piece which, with its complex narrative is much appreciated. Luke Barton reprises his role as Holmes with confidence and he embraces the character like a well worn glove. by Arthur Conan Doyle 31 5, 701,337 In 1891, the great detective, Sherlock Holmes, disappeared in Switzerland while working on a dangerous case. When a coded message is delivered to Holmes the games afoot! Sherlock Holmes Valley of Fear, picture Alex Harvey-Brown Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the devils foot, Silver Blaze, Wisteria Lodge and the Bruce-Partington Plans.Sherlock Holmes and Dr.

Original Language: English (United Kingdom. Oliver Welsh’s lighting and Tristan Parkes’ sound greatly adds to the atmosphere. Watson (Ian Hart) investigate the death of a young woman found in the Thames.

Victoria Spearing’s wooden set structure cleverly captures the opulence of the English Manor house with panels of William Morris wallpaper contrasting with the sparse American outback.

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