Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act
Revealing the man behind the myth... exposing the great detective’s fears and weaknesses, the devastating consequences of the dramas of his formative years, and, unexpectedly, his cutting sense of humour.
It is 1916. Drawn from two years' Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’. A theatrical evening then unfolds, with 14 characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas.
Features cross-examinations and heated arguments between Holmes and Watson.
Written by Conan Doyle expert David Stuart Davies and directed by award-winning Gareth Armstrong.
★★★★ "Provides novelty, as well as fidelity to the work of Arthur Conan Doyle." All Edinburgh Theatre
★★★★ The Mail+
★★★★ West End Best Friend
★★★★ Theatre Weekly "A Delight"
Presented by: Fringe Management LLC and Joanne Hartstone
Joanne Hartstone is a multi award winning South Australian producer, performer, playwright, director, presenter and teacher. She is a prolific theatre maker, and the shows she brings to Adelaide Fringe are always synonymous with quality, entertainment, innovation and originality. 2024 is her 18th Adelaide Fringe season.
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
‘’A wonderful traditional representation, Nigel Miles-Thomas embodies Holmes with a literary accuracy and dramatic freshness’’ - Rebecca Vines, Broadway Baby
‘’Nigel Miles-Thomas plays Holmes with magical candour. Brilliant, Unmissable’’. - Samantah Symonds, Noho Arts Los Angeles
’Impeccably acted, a delight’’ West End best Friend **** - Rachel Louise Martin, West End Best Friend
‘’A Firework display of Acting virtuosity ‘’ - Matthew Hayhow, Theatre Weekly