A live radio recording of this classic Sherlock Holmes adaptation! Using a 1930's radio script from the Conan Doyle Archive, Lantern Light Theatre Company bring this stirring adventure to life for radio, with a live production featuring an ensemble cast, Victorian costume and live sound effects desk...
Early one morning Holmes and Watson are visited in 221B Baker Street by a young bride in fear for her life - what was the cause of her sister's mysterious death and the meaning of their stepfather's abrupt behaviour? And most curiously of all - how can Mr. Holmes explain her sister's last words: 'It's the band - the speckled band!'....
Featuring the return of Duncan Drury, Stewart James Barham, Tom Dussek and Sophie Flack from last year's production of 'Sherlock's Poisons' and joined by Lucy Mepstead as Julia Stoner with Dan Skelt on lighting & sound.
Recorded live in the atmospheric setting of Portsmouth's historic Round Tower, on Thursday 1st August 2019.
Brought to you as part of 'Summer of Sherlock 2019' in association with the Conan Doyle Collection and Portsmouth Council.
Early one morning Holmes and Watson are visited in 221B Baker Street by a young bride in fear for her life - what was the cause of her sister's mysterious death and the meaning of their stepfather's abrupt behaviour? And most curiously of all - how can Mr. Holmes explain her sister's last words: 'It's the band - the speckled band!'....
Featuring the return of Duncan Drury, Stewart James Barham, Tom Dussek and Sophie Flack from last year's production of 'Sherlock's Poisons' and joined by Lucy Mepstead as Julia Stoner with Dan Skelt on lighting & sound.
Recorded live in the atmospheric setting of Portsmouth's historic Round Tower, on Thursday 1st August 2019.
Brought to you as part of 'Summer of Sherlock 2019' in association with the Conan Doyle Collection and Portsmouth Council.
Arts Council Audience Feedback:
**** "Great characterisation by the actors, excellent performances"
***** “Talented performances”
***** “I really enjoyed it!”
***** "A superb company"
Other Lantern Light Productions:
***** "Expertly told..." The Latest (Hansel & Gretel)
***** "Sophie Flack's superb sense of timing" View from the Gods (Flurry)
***** "A Ten out of Ten Show!" Molly Kennedy, Hotwalls (A Christmas Carol)
**** "Great characterisation by the actors, excellent performances"
***** “Talented performances”
***** “I really enjoyed it!”
***** "A superb company"
Other Lantern Light Productions:
***** "Expertly told..." The Latest (Hansel & Gretel)
***** "Sophie Flack's superb sense of timing" View from the Gods (Flurry)
***** "A Ten out of Ten Show!" Molly Kennedy, Hotwalls (A Christmas Carol)
CAST & CREATIVES
Sherlock Holmes - Duncan Drury
Duncan graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Since graduating he has played numerous classical and musical theatre roles including: Oberon in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Bassanio in 'The Merchant of Venice' and Eldest Magician in new musical 'Just So'. After succesfully solving the cases in last year's 'Sherlock's Poisons' he is confidently picking up the pipe and magnifying glass again for this year's Summer of Sherlock productions.
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Dr. Watson - Stewart James Barham
Stewart returns to Summer of Sherlock to play Watson and has become a huge Sherlock fan since last year's adventures! He's been a busy man recently, playing the lead in a feature film and will be playing Gratiano in The Merchant of Venice (also with Duncan Drury!) later on this month. He's thrilled to be back with the Sherlock team for more investigations, tribulations, investigations.......and celebrations!
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Announcer / Dr Roylott - Tom Dussek
The voice of Gorilla Glue, Tom's other theatre include: Moss in Glen
Garry Glenross, Lord Capulet in Romeo & Juliet and a 1-man Beowulf. Video games include: Divinity Original Sin and Knowledge Is Power, and his 22 characters in The Blue Toad Murder Files were an excellent sleuthing grounding for Sherlock Homes. Billy / Julia Stoner - Lucy Mepsted
Lucy has been performing since the age of 7, working consistently in both theatre and film. She has performed in venues in both Brighton and London, including The Etcetera Theatre in Camden and Brighton’s Open Air Theatre. She has experience of voiceover work, including commercials for MTV and American Express.
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Helen Stoner & Director - Sophie Flack
Sophie graduated from Drama Studio London, after which she has toured with theatre productions both in the UK and internationally. She has worked on numerous film and TV shows as well as for radio and voice-over. Currently she is filming the lead in Silent Dove's production of 'Lotty' and working on two feature scripts.
Lighting & Sound - Dan Skelt
Dan studied Multi-Media Studies at Worthing College and is now one half of Two Bit Productions - a freelance production company producing films, music videos, documentaries and corporate videos. He produces and edits sci-fi horror podcast 'The Whispers Through the Static'. He is also the guitarist for indie band Outpost 3.
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