Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson must confront the moors of Devonshire to solve the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and protect the next heir to the fortune, Sir Henry.
The Devonshire legend preaches that the Baskerville family is cursed by a supernatural hound but Holmes and Watson meet suspicious locals in the case ranging from an escaped convict to friendly neighbors, leaving them to deduce if such a beast as the hound is culpable for this murder.
Based on the 1902 novella paired with a cast of 40 quirky characters played by just five actors, this thrilling show will keep you on the edge of your seat and laughing in the aisles.
Note: This show utilizes strobe lights, fog, and gunshots.
The performance at 2:00 PM on Sunday, Feb. 3 will have live audio description, provided by IRIS. Please contact our ticket office at 515-277-6261 if you would like to use this free service.
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Jan. 25-Feb. 10, 2019. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is sponsored by Edward Jones.
In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson must confront the moors of Devonshire to solve the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and protect the next heir to the fortune, Sir Henry. The Devonshire legend preaches that the Baskerville family is cursed by a supernatural hound. While working on the case, Holmes and Watson meet suspicious locals ranging from an escaped convict to friendly neighbors, leaving them to wonder if such a beast as the hound is culpable for this murder. Based on the 1902 novella Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery features 40 quirky characters played by just five actors. This thrilling show will keep you on the edge of your seat and laughing in the aisles.
The Playhouse cast includes Michael Fox, Patricia Holly, Jenner Lathrop, Kerrie Lee, and Lorenzo Sandoval. Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is directed by John W. Viars.
For more information about the Playhouse and Baskerville, contact the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Jan. 25-Feb. 10, 2019, at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.