Sherlock Holmes The Last Act

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Theatre (solo show, classical)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Written by Conan Doyle expert David Stuart Davies and directed by award-winning Gareth Armstrong. It shows the man behind the myth, exposing the great detective’s fears and weaknesses, the devastating consequences of the dramas of his formative years, and, unexpectedly, his cutting sense of humour. It is 1916. Drawn from two years' Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’. A theatrical evening then unfolds, with 14 characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas. Features cross-examinations and heated arguments between Holmes and Watson.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Venue is on the first floor.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Andy 28 days ago

Brilliant show, emotional and funny and extremely well-acted.

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Mark McGill 33 days ago

Loved this. The depictions of the characters were amazing. The story taking you right back to the television adaptations.... so good.

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Glenys Mclaren 37 days ago

Excellent show. Recommended.

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Jane B 40 days ago

An intense performance taking us through the life and mind of Holmes.

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Angela Allan 42 days ago

Excellent. Moving. Funny. So well acted Thank you for a lovely hour.

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Helen Currington 43 days ago

Stunning performance, a brilliant portrayal of an ageing Sherlock Holmes

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Helena Nash 46 days ago

An intense one-man performance that looks at a manic, melancholy Holmes as he examines his relationship with Dr Watson. As a Holmes aficionado, I found this to be a worthy exploration of the character.

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Susi 48 days ago

You need to be familiar with the Sherlock Holmes stories to appreciate it fully, but this show is a nice way to spend an hour. The actor kept the audience's attention as an elderly, now reminiscing Holmes. The ending was appropriate and effective.

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The Mail+ (4/5 stars) 31 days ago

neither delivers a foul play

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 32 days ago

Provides novelty, as well as fidelity to the work of Arthur Conan Doyle.

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West End Best Friend (4/5 stars) 37 days ago

The script is a fascinating insight in to why the elusive Holmes became the man that he was, exposing his weaknesses and the consequences of events in his life.

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Theatre Weekly (4/5 stars) 38 days ago

Sherlock Holmes The Last Act is a delight.

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