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WATSON - The Final Problem
Tim Marriott as WATSON
Tim Marriott as WATSON

Watson: The Final Problem

Theatre and Physical Theatre • Drama
United Kingdom

Presented by Belinda Redman

Watson. An old soldier with a few bruises & a cracking tale to tell.

It is 1894. Watson is alone. His beloved wife Mary has died & Sherlock Holmes is gone, lost at the Reichenbach Falls. But dark rumours gather in the gutters of London - it’s time to set the record straight. So Watson tells his story of a race across Europe, relentlessly pursued by the Napoleon of Crime... Moriarty. 

Written by Tim Marriott & Bert Coules, based on the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Performed by Tim Marriott (BBC's Brittas Empire)

Sell-Out shows at Edinburgh Fringe '22 and Adelaide Fringe '23.

“Masterful... A knockout!” ★★★★★ InDaily.

"A damn fine play" ★★★★★ Weekend Notes.

"A great tale well told" ★★★★★ Reviews Hub. 

"Fantastic crafted performance" ★★★★ British Theatre Guide

Presented by: Belinda Redman

Belinda Redman, previously Deputy Director of Adelaide Fringe, is now working and presenting award winning theatre shows on the festival circuit.
All shows being presented have won global acclaim with 5 star reviews and enjoyed sold out performances at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Adelaide Fringe.

Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

  • Standing ovation 1
  • After witnessing Marriott’s masterful performance, one is in no doubt to the brilliance and excellence of this actor. - Brian Godfrey, Glam Adelaide

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