The Secret Of Sherlock Holmes at Duchess 15 July

The Secret Of Sherlock Holmes , by Jeremy Paul, starring Peter Egan & Robert Daws, opens at the Duchess Theatre, 20 July 2010, following previews from 15 July 2010 - booking to 11 Sep 2010.

Directed by Robin Herford, designed by Simon Higlett, lighting by Matthew Eagland, sound by Matthew Bugg. Produced by Ian Fricker and Richard Temple.

Following a seemingly deadly encounter with his nemesis, arch criminal Professor Moriarty, at Reichenbach Falls, secrets and betrayal are slowly revealed. Watson finds his loyalty and friendship tested to the very limit. Holmes is forced to turn his unswerving powers of deduction upon himself, and the true relationship between Holmes and Moriarty is finally revealed.

Peter Egan (Sherlock Holmes) has been a familiar face on our screens since 1967, including four series of "Ever Decreasing Circles. On stage, he has appeared in "Hamlet", "Richard II", "Journey's End", "Art" and "Noises Off". In 1991, he directed and co-starred as 'Astrov' with Richard Briers in "Uncle Vanya".

Robert Daws (Dr Watson) is best known for his TV roles in "The Royal", "Roger Roger", "Outside Edge" and "Jeeves & Wooster". His most recent West End theatre appearances include "Public Property" at the Trafalgar Studios and "Caught in the Net" at the Vaudeville.