Sherlock Holmes fans can enjoy another mystery adventure with the fictional detective when Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 September.
The Hunt for Moriarty opens in London in 1901 with the British Empire waging war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, and a series of mysterious events revealing a crack within power – threatening to destabilise the monarchy, government and empire.
At the centre, a shadowy figure, who controls the flow of information and influence, plans a final, deadly move – and as Holmes and Dr Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past, uncertain who to trust, and aware that the most powerful person in the world could be ‘in the pocket’ of one of the most corrupt, how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice?
The story – based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – has been adapted for the stage by Nick Lane – who has worked as an associate director and literary manager, and is an accomplished playwright with adaptations of The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Lady Chatterley’s Lover and Moby Dick to his name, plus children’s originals and adaptations such as A Christmas Carol, Pinocchio and Snow White. The music for the show is by composer, Tristan Parkes – whose credits include the Beijing and London Olympic Games, Channel 4 Films, The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, and more.
The show, which opens the theatre’s Autumn Winter 2025 season and is a world premiere production, is brought to the stage by one of the UK’s leading touring theatre companies, Blackeyed Theatre, in association with Theatre Royal Winchester and South Hill Park arts centre. It features powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design.
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty will be at Theatre Royal Winchester from Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 September, various times. Recommended age: 11+. For more information, or to book tickets, visit: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840 440.
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