Playwright
Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Steve Canny and John Nicholson
Director
Helena Gomm
Overview
Our recent production was The Hound of the Baskervilles, a gloriously funny makeover of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated Sherlock Holmes story. The audience loved it:
"Went to see Hound of the Baskervilles last night! What a brilliant production! Haven’t laughed so much for ages. Well done to all involved but especially the director and the three actors!"
When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his Dartmoor estate, with a look of terror etched on his face and the paw prints of a gigantic hound next to the body, the great detective, with Dr Watson in tow, is summoned to solve the mystery and investigate the ancient curse of the Hound of the Baskervilles.
Anne Waggott’s review for SceneOne+ (“a bonkers version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale – and it’s brilliant fun!”) can be seen here.
Jack Shaw’s write-up for Southern Arts Reviews is here. Jack’s take? “The three actors frequently broke the fourth wall in a play that was happily self-aware of its own silliness“.
The Cast
Sherlock Holmes………………………………………………………… Glynn Williams
Dr John Watson……………………………………………………………David Baldwin
Sir Henry Baskerville. …………………………………………………… Chris Atkinson
All other parts were played by members of the cast.
Director……………………………………………………………………… Helena Gomm
Producer…………………………………………………………………………Tim Conway
Stage Manager…………………………………………………………..Angela Ledsham