The theatre production is written by Conan Doyle and David Stuart Davies and directed by award-winning Gareth Armstrong. It shows 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 Holmes' two years Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, he returns to Baker Street to resolve 'the last act’. A theatrical evening then unfolds, with 14 characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas. He will also be playing at the Adelaide Festival this February after a successful Edinburgh showing.