

Miss Morstan explains that, in December 1878, her father, Captain Arthur Morstan, had arrived in London, on leave from his post as a convict guard in the Andaman Islands. Holmes claims he needs a problem to solve and is bored shortly thereafter, Miss Mary Morstan arrives with a case.

Watson remonstrates with Holmes about his cocaine usage. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 short stories featuring the fictional detective. The Sign of the Four (1890), also called The Sign of Four, is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes by British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Performances aimed at School Groups are on Thursday 15th November at 7.30pm and Friday 16th November at 10.30am. The public are welcome to attend these two performances but can only book seats in the Dress Circle.How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth? When Mary Morstan arrives at 221B, Baker Street to request help with the mystery of her missing father, Holmes takes the case and together with his companion Dr Watson enters a murky world of deception and trickery, unravelling a complex plot involving murder, corruption and stolen jewels.ĭon’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s stunning world premiere of Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four. Original live music, stylish theatricality and magical story-telling combine for an unforgettable theatrical experience. “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth”Ĭrammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Sign of Four is Arthur Conan Doyle’s epic second Sherlock Holmes tale, a breath-taking yarn brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation. Blackeyed Theatre, in association with New Theatre Royal and South Hill Park, presents Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four
