Arthur Conan Doyle

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY to Open at Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey announced the cast for Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY, featuring Christian Pedersen as Holmes and Brandon Jones as Watson, with a Free Tix for Kids program included.

Review: HIS GIRL WATSON: A SHERLOCK NOIR at Alleyway Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jun 11, 2026

Everything old is new again. And our old sleuth Sherlock Holmes is back at it in an all new adventure with more twists and turns than ever. Playwright Kevin Cirone was a winner of the 2025 Maxim Mazumdar New Play  Award for his new play HIS GIRL WATSON: A SHERLOCK NOIR, based on the beloved characters of Arthur Conan Doyle. The prestigious award is presented by  Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre, who now produces the play in it's world premiere.

SHERLOCK HOLMES to Open OVO's 12th Annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

OVO's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival will kick off its 12th season with a new adaptation of SHERLOCK HOLMES, directed by RTS award-winner Mark O'Sullivan, featuring four actors playing 25 characters.

Interview: 'I'm Intrigued By John Watson': Actor Jyuddah Jaymes on Curiosity and Suspense in SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Kat Mokrynski - May 26, 2026

The game is afoot at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre! Sherlock Holmes, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Sean Holmes, opened earlier this month, bringing with it a new interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters of Sherlock [Joshua James] and his companion, Dr John Watson [Jyuddah Jaymes]. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jaymes about taking on the role of Watson. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it is like to be putting his own spin on such an iconic character and even what it’s like to perform in an outdoor theatre!

Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 14, 2026

Something for everyone in Joshua James's tremendous turn as the great detective

Review: MISS HOLMES RETURNS at Fells Point Corner Theatre
by Lisa A. Crayton - May 8, 2026

In the best way possible, MISS HOLMES RETURNS is predictably Sherlock Holmes. And yet so much more—thanks to a recasting of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as women.

Review: KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE at Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 6, 2026

Murry's Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock is the perfect place for Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville, which runs through May 23. The stage becomes a whirlwind of disguises, mystery, madness, and nonstop laughter, while the dining room buzzes with the warm, welcoming energy that has made Murry's Dinner Playhouse such a beloved Arkansas institution.

Winnie-The-Pooh Centenary Celebrations Will Come to Ashdown Forest This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Trigger's THE BIG ONE HUNDRED will present giant puppet performances and nature-based Explorer Days across Ashdown Forest and surrounding venues, marking 100 years of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories.

Photos: MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B is Now Playing at Great Lakes Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

Great Lakes Theater is concluding its 64th season with the madcap mystery, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!

Nashville Ballet Will Perform Tennessee Premiere of SHERLOCK as Season Finale
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Nashville Ballet announced the lead cast for its Attitude Series finale, featuring the Tennessee premiere of SHERLOCK alongside a world premiere by Maria A. Konrad and a work by Tony Award-nominated choreographer Donald Byrd at TPAC's Polk Theater.

Interview: Nick Mullikin And Maria A. Konrad of SHERLOCK (ATTITUDE SERIES) at TPAC'S Polk Theatre
by Catherine Burford - Apr 17, 2026

Despite what three time Oscar loser Timothée Chalamet says, ballet is far from a dying art form. To say that Nashville Ballet is always at the top of their game is an understatement, given how they’re willing to try something new.

Baltimore Premiere of MISS HOLMES RETURNS to be Presented at Fells Point Corner Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Fells Point Corner Theatre will stage the Baltimore premiere of Miss Holmes Returns by Christopher M. Walsh, running this spring, with original cast members Sharon Maguire and Emma Grace Dunbar returning.

Nashville Ballet to Present SHERLOCK World Premiere at Season Finale of Attitude Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

​Nashville Ballet will present the Tennessee premiere of Sherlock May 1-3 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Polk Theater as part of its annual contemporary Attitude series.

More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!

Great Lakes Theater Concludes Season with MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) concludes its 64th season with the madcap mystery, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B, running April 24 – May 10, 2026, in the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square. A familiar face to GLT audiences from her many performances on the Hanna stage, Maggie Kettering directs the production with a script from playwright Kate Hamill.

Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT. 2B
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 12, 2026

An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous sleuth and sidekick. This fast-paced romp re-examines the world's most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens.

Further Details Revealed For Cultural Celebrations in Ashdown Forest For Winnie-The-Pooh Centenary
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Launching on Saturday 18 July 2026 to mark 100 years of A.A Milne's beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories, Ashdown Forest, home of the magical Hundred Acre Wood are partnering with world-class creatives Trigger for ‘The Big One Hundred.'

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES to be Presented at Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

Popejoy Hall and Aquila Theatre will present The Hound of the Baskervilles, a thrilling stage adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic Sherlock Holmes mystery.

THE COTTINGLEY FAIRIES to Have World Premiere at Birmingham Hippodrome in April 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

The world premiere of The Cottinghley Fairies, a new musical by Packham & Kealy, will be presented at Birmingham Hippodrome. The Cottingley Fairies by Packham & Kealy — Clare Packham and Fintan Kealy.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY is Coming to Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

A world premiere based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective is coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this month as part of a major UK tour.