Move Over Moriarty 1996
Sherlock Holmes investigates The Garibaldi Biscuit Affair.
Crafted gag, after crafted gag BBC.CO.UK
Basil Rathbone, eat your heart out The Independent
SYNOPSIS:
As impenetrable as a London pea souper. Down at The Strand Theatre, fear stalks the backstage corridors as night after night, artistes are murdered by an invisible malevolent hand. Gothic Horror combines with Victorian Music Hall as this extraordinary mystery unravels. Meet The Musical Motherless Twins and male impersonator Vesta Curry; thrill to the exploits of Death Defying Dan and his Whelk-infested Tank of Terror. Can Holmes and Watson solve this fiendish crime?
This is our favourite show. It has so much slapstick, funny props and visual gags, it was always a joy to perform. We toured this show to Pakistan with the British Council. We were told that under no circumstances were we to shake hands with men because of cultural conditions. However, people were so convinced by our portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson they completely forgot we were women and after the show would shake our hands heartily. The set, designed by Kate Owen, a rotating triangle which also opened out to create Baker Street was a triumph and ranks as our favourite touring set.”
Directed by Gwenda Hughes
Designed by Kate Owen
Music by Mark Vibrans
Stand Out Prop
Fidget, the dog with the wooden leg:
“a tragic accident involving a barrel organ and a chestnut vendor”
Watch our highlights clip to see Fidget in action
