The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes adapted by Jon Jory

(30)
Productions (75)
Mystery
|
90 - 100 minutes
4 W, 6 M,  (8-26 actors possible: 3-14 W, 5-20 M)
Set: Two flexible playing areas, suggesting various locations with minimal furniture.

The game's afoot and the legendary friendship of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is born, as they face a quartet of the most confounding crimes to ever cross the threshold of 221B Baker Street. Discover the truth about the surprising secret within an abandoned Christmas goose; the meaning of a coded message from an organization obsessed with the past; the danger that sends a family playing cards to madness; and the web of conspiracy surrounding a governess in an isolated country house. Based on four classic short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a thrilling reminder of why Sherlock Holmes remains eternal. Read More

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

The game's afoot and the legendary friendship of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is born, as they face a quartet of the most confounding crimes to ever cross the threshold of 221B Baker Street. Discover the truth about the surprising secret within an abandoned Christmas goose; the meaning of a coded message from an organization obsessed with the past; the danger that sends a family playing cards to madness; and the web of conspiracy surrounding a governess in an isolated country house. Based on four classic short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a thrilling reminder of why Sherlock Holmes remains eternal.

To perform one of the stories as an individual one-act, click on its title below:
  • The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
  • The Five Orange Pips
  • The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
  • The Adventure of the Copper Beeches

    To produce an individual story as a one-act, see Appendix for approved cuttings.

    • Mystery
    • |
    • 90 - 100 minutes
    • 4 W, 6 M,  (8-26 actors possible: 3-14 W, 5-20 M)
    • Set: Two flexible playing areas, suggesting various locations with minimal furniture.
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-984-5
  • Production History

    MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
    Attic Productions
    Fincastle, VA United States
    Attic ProductionsFincastle, VA United States
    NOV 16, 2024 - NOV 17, 2024
    ORiGiN Theatrical (John Curtin College of the Arts)
    Fremantle, Western Australia New Zealand
    ORiGiN Theatrical (John Curtin College of the Arts)Fremantle, Western Australia New Zealand
    NOV 14, 2024 - NOV 16, 2024
    Mountain Grove Schools
    Mountain Grove, MO United States
    Mountain Grove SchoolsMountain Grove, MO United States
    NOV 07, 2024 - NOV 09, 2024
    Manor New Technology High School
    Manor, TX United States
    Manor New Technology High SchoolManor, TX United States
    NOV 07, 2024 - NOV 09, 2024
    Veritas Christian Academy
    Asheville, NC United States
    Veritas Christian AcademyAsheville, NC United States
    SEP 16, 2024 - SEP 17, 2024
    ORiGiN Theatrical (Oakhill College)
    Castle Hill, NSW Australia
    ORiGiN Theatrical (Oakhill College)Castle Hill, NSW Australia
    MAY 02, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
    Judah Christian School
    Champaign, IL United States
    Judah Christian SchoolChampaign, IL United States
    APR 26, 2024 - APR 27, 2024
    Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
    Acton, MA United States
    Acton-Boxborough Regional High SchoolActon, MA United States
    APR 19, 2024 - APR 26, 2024
    Clavet Composite School
    Clavet, SK Canada
    Clavet Composite SchoolClavet, SK Canada
    APR 05, 2024 - APR 06, 2024
    Parkers Chapel School
    El Dorado, AR United States
    Parkers Chapel SchoolEl Dorado, AR United States
    1 of 8
    MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
    Attic Productions
    Fincastle, VA United States
    Attic ProductionsFincastle, VA United States
    No professional productions.

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