THE OLDLAND PLAYERS
Founded in 1967 the Oldland Players are a group in the Bristol area, who've been creating quality community theatre for over 50 years.
'Baskerville - A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
by Ken Ludwig
27th - 29th June 2024
Synopsis
Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! From multi-award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig comes a fast-paced adventure about everyone’s favourite detective solving his most notorious case.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises and deceit.
Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be
This amateur production of ''Baskerville" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Cast
Sherlock Holmes (Anna Vigor); Dr Watson (Sarah Marks); Sir Henry Baskerville (Simon Crutchley);
Sir Charles Baskerville/Dr Mortimer/Inspector Lestrade/Dr McCann/Farmer/Falstaff (Rod Lovell);
Barrymore/Sir Hugo Baskerville/Cartwright/Spanish Desk clerk/Stapleton/Victor (Steven Coles);
Mrs Hudson/Bradley/Lucy/Mrs Clayton/Nurse Malloy (Kit Muffett);
Maiden/Wilson/Miss Stapleton/Trap driver/Laura Lyons (Ev Milker);
Daisy/Shepherdess/Man with beard/Milker/German Maid (Debbie Durnell);
Mrs Barrymore (Carol Tavener)
Director: Hannah Johnson