Little Seed Theatre Company’s next production, Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars, will be held from 22 to 24 January at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona.
Sherlock Holmes (Curtis Bock) is at work on a puzzling new case. With the help of his faithful friend Dr Watson (Callum Johnson), Holmes is investigating a royal kidnapping, the eruption of Krakatoa and the appearance of a poisonous giant rat.
Who will save the day? The Baker Street Irregulars – a rag-tag gang of street urchins hired by Sherlock to help solve cases – is on hand. “As sharp as needles,” as Holmes says, Wiggins (Matthew Bartley), Simpson (Eden Jamal) and Cartwright (William Graham) must play their part to untangle the mystery and unmask the criminal mastermind behind it.
Directed by Johanna Wallace, Little Seed’s production will also feature appearances from famed actress Lillie Langtry (Matilda Wood) and Queen Victoria herself.
“Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars is a brilliant combination of pantomime, history and mystery. It doesn’t matter whether you are young or old, a fan of the great detective or new to Sherlock, the plot will have you on the edge of your seat,” Ms Wallace said.
First appearing in print in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1887 novel A Study in Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has been the subject more than 25,000 stage adaptations, films, television productions and publications. The Guinness World Records lists him as the most portrayed literary human character in film and television history.
“Playing the world’s most famous fictional detective is a big challenge, but with more than a decade’s training with us at Little Seed, our lead actor Curtis is certainly up to the task,” Johanna said.
The production will also feature an original soundscape, with a talented band of young musicians led by Musical Director Andrew Roberts.
The play is being performed at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona – the stage for live productions and cinema screenings for almost a century. “It’s a perfect venue for a story set in the nineteenth century,” Ms Wallace said.
Little Seed has built a strong reputation for entertaining shows that enthral audiences during the summer holidays, with previous outings including Fantastic Mr Fox, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Charlotte’s Web.
Little Seed Theatre Company presents Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 January at 6:30pm. On Sunday 24 January there will be a 2:30pm matinee and a 6:30pm evening performance.
The performance will run for approximately 90 minutes, plus an intermission.
Book your tickets at www.little-seed.com.au
