Blackeyed Theatre’s new stage adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s final Sherlock Holmes novel The Valley of Fear will tour the UK this autumn.
Following the successful international tour of The Sign of the Four, the company will be diving back into the world of Holmes and Dr Watson with a new production adapted by Nick Lane and with original music composed by Tristan Parkes.
Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear is filled to the brim with the mystery and adventure of a typical Sherlock Holmes story. After receiving a mysterious coded message warning them of imminent danger, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson enter a familiar world of intrigue and murder, stretching from 221B Baker Street to an ancient manor house. Faced with a trail of perplexing clues, Holmes slowly realises there may be something more sinister at work.
Luke Barton and Joseph Derrington, who previously played Holmes and Watson respectively in The Sign Of Four will reprise their critically-acclaimed roles as the famous detective duo.
The supportive cast will all be playing dual or multi-roles. Blake Kubena will play as Jack McMurdo and Detective White-Mason, Gavin Molloy will play Jack McGinty, Cecil Barker, Inspector McDonald and Moriarty, and Alice Osmanksi will play Ettie Shafter, Mrs Hudson, Ivy Douglas and Captain Marvin.
On top of its national tour, the show will be available to stream online worldwide from October as part of the company’s aim to make theatre more accessible to wider audiences.
A full list of venues and information on where to purchase tickets can be found on Blackeyed Theatre’s website.
Words by Katie Heyes
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