There’s a killer on the loose in the West End of fog-shrouded Victorian London. Aspiring playwright George Bernard Shaw decides it’s a case for celebrated sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson to investigate.

In ‘Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror’, Playgoers New Generation (PNG) present a cavalcade of famous names from the era. Oscar Wilde, Gilbert and Sullivan, Bram Stoker and a young H.G. Wells all fall under suspicion when a despised theatre critic is brutally murdered.

The game’s afoot as Holmes and Watson pursue the killer in this rollickingly funny whodunnit – and come face to face with their own celebrity. This latest production by PNG follows on from their highly successful adaptation of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ and features many familiar faces.

“We try to be inclusive in PNG,” said founder member James Reynolds who plays Sherlock. “So as well as younger people we have guest appearances by some of Playgoers’ finest actors such as Richard Dymond, Ann Kelly and Graeme Johnson, all of whom will be well known to regulars at the Dolman Theatre.

“This play is a very witty take on the Sherlock Holmes stories which we’re sure audiences will find intriguing and highly entertaining.”

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‘Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror’ is at the Dolman Theatre from 6th - 7th March at 7.15 pm, with a matinee performance on Saturday 8th March at 2.30 pm. To book tickets call 01633 263670 or visit www.dolmantheatre.co.uk.

Sherlock Holmes (James Reynolds) and Dr Watson (James Symonds) prepare to track down a killer.

Inspector Lestrade (Richard Dymond) and Dr Eccles (Grame Johnson) examine murder victim Jessie Rutland (Rachel Fenwick)

Oscar Wilde (Ryan Salter) entertains Bosie (Aidan Thomas) and Hopkins (Tim Hawken) with his sparkling wit

Pictures by Phil Mansell