Sherlock Holmes readings at Barons Court from 5 Jan

At the Baron's Court Theatre, a Fringe venue in west London, Milk Bottle Productions presents two different stories each evening, read by Robert Crighton, bringing to life all twelve tales from The Complete Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle, from 5 to 10 Jan 2010.

The performances take us from modern-day to Victorian London, and back again.

Tuesday January 5th, 2010 at 7.30pm
A Scandal in Bohemia & The Red-Headed League
In which Holmes is foiled by the wit of a woman and where what seems to be a practical joke leads to a far greater crime.

Wednesday January 6th, 2010 at 7.30pm
A Case of Identity & The Boscombe Valley Mystery
Holmes investigates a missing bridegroom and saves a wrongly accused man of murder.

Thursday January 7th, 2010 at 7.30pm
The Five Orange Pips & The Man with the Twisted Lip
In which Holmes struggles against a dark organisation and solves a case of a missing man with a shocking secret.

Friday January 8th, 2010 at 7.30pm
The Blue Carbuncle & The Speckled Band
Holmes discovers a stolen jewel in a goose and saves a young woman from the deadly speckled band.

Saturday January 9th, 2010 at 7.30pm
The Engineer's Thumb & The Noble Bachelor
In which a patient of Dr Watson's leads Holmes to hunt for gang of forgers, and where a runaway bride is found, but far too late.

Sunday January 10th, 2010 at 7pm
The Beryl Coronet & The Copper Beeches
Holmes saves a son who is wronged by his father and a governess from a dangerous employer.


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