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Published: 28 April 2013
Reporter: David Upton

Sherlock Holmes—The Best Kept Secret

An original theatrical thriller arrives at the Opera House in Manchester in June when Sherlock Holmes embarks on a gripping new case in Sherlock Holmes—The Best Kept Secret.

It’s based on the characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and is written by BAFTA-nominated Mark Catley, directed by Nikolai Foster, designed by Michael Taylor and with magic and illusions by Scott Penrose.

Two years after the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes has lost his hunger. Refusing to take on any new cases he’s listless, bankrupt and reduced to selling the stories of his past glories. But when his brother Mycroft is arrested for treason, Holmes is jolted back into action.

Taking on the role of Holmes is Jason Durr with Andrew Hall as the ever trusted Watson. Adrian Lukis plays Sherlock’s methodical brother Mycroft while Tanya Franks is the alluring Irene Adler, with Victor McGuire as Inspector LeStrade.

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