The Hound of the Baskervilles at Theatre by the Lake
Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor
With ridiculously funny performances, witty dialogue and a welcomed dose of chaos, the world’s most famous detective gets a fresh makeover in this speedy slapstick-style performance of The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous tale has gripped imaginations since it first appeared in print in 1901. Now, Olivier-nominated John Nicholson returns to Cumbria’s Theatre by the Lake to direct the West End hit adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Join world-renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson as they set out to unpick the mystery surrounding the untimely death of Sir Charles Baskerville. With mumblings of a mysterious giant hound on the loose, Holmes and Watson must act fast to save the Baskerville family’s last remaining heir. Physical comedy theatremakers Peepolykus have created a brilliantly farcical adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic novel.
With plenty of plot twists, mysterious encounters and obligatory red herrings, a talented cast of three will bring the smash-hit comedy to life. Theatre by the Lake favourite Dave Hearn (The 39 Steps, Theatre by the Lake) returns, and is accompanied by Helena Antoniou (Trial By Laughter, Watermill/ UK Tour) and Katy Daghorn (The Play That Goes Wrong, West End). The trio of performers will multirole, bringing a variety of interesting and entertaining characters to life.
Of bringing the show to Theatre by the Lake, director John Nicholson told us, “Theatre by the Lake has such a great reputation – everyone who does a project here tends to fall in love with the theatre. I visited briefly when I was working on One Man Two Guvnors and thought it would be fantastic to have the opportunity to make a show here. Although Baskervilles is set in Dartmoor, I think the wild beauty of Cumbria will be inspiring.”
We’ve been told to “expect the unexpected in this side-splitting” show – which is just the type of farce we love. Recommended for ages 8+ – we think The Hound of the Baskervilles – will be a delightful performance for the whole family.
