Find out about the real man behind the fictional detective. Set in 1916, we see Holmes return to 221b Baker Street, having attended Watson's funeral. For Holmes, Watson's funeral stimulates a range of emotions and reminiscences about their meeting, the setting up of Holmes as the 'world's first consulting detective' and some stories tat illustrate their close friendship. The first act ends with the dramatic interview between Holmes and Moriarty, and the apparent death of Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls. Act two describes Holmes journeys during his apparent death. We learn of his childhood, the manslaughter of his cruel father, and the effect this had on his life. The loss of Watson, the only emotional tie in his world, has a profound effect on Holmes and he decided to end it all with this dependable 7% solution of cocaine - but does he? Sherlock Holmes - the Last Act website.| 12 Oct 12 | Lowther Pavilion Lytham St Annes, Lancashire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 7 Feb 12 | The Theatre By The Lake Keswick, Cumbria Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 2 Feb 12 | Lemon Tree Aberdeen Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 8 Nov 11 | Plaza Theatre Stockport, Cheshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 9 Oct 11 | New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich, Suffolk Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 8 Mar 11 | Lincoln Performing Arts Centre Lincoln, Lincolnshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 12 Sep 10 | The Maltings Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 11 Apr 10 | The Tobacco Factory Theatres Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 6 Feb 10 to 7 Feb 10 | The Lowry Salford, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 24 Nov 09 to 28 Nov 09 | Theatre at the Tabard Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 24 Sep 09 | artsdepot Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
