A twist on a Classic who-dunnit mystery
How about a great new take on a classic murder mystery for a cool September night? You won’t want to miss Many Hats Theatre’s production of “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” live on The Cannery Stage at the Cannery Trade Centre in Penticton.
In this adaptation by multiple Tony-award winning playwright Ken Ludwig, Holmes and his able assistant Dr. Watson, take on the Hell-Hound of Devonshire ... but with a comedic twist as only Ludwig can create. The other 40 or so characters who interact with the super-sleuths are played by three actors.
“Baskerville” is the fourth show in Many Hats' 11th season. “Baskerville” is a hilarious modern take on a classic murder mystery by none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
“The Hound of the Baskervilles” is one of Doyle’s most enduring stories and “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” is a modern adaptation by Ludwig, a master playwright.
Ludwig, the award-winning mastermind of comic mayhem such as “Lend me a Tenor,” “Moon over Buffalo” and “Leading Ladies,” as well as numerous musicals, has created a fast-paced mystery-comedy about everyone’s favourite detective solving his most notorious case Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be.
“Baskerville” is directed by Josephine Patterson and produced by Shannon French. Marlena Dolan stage manages.
Cal Meiklejohn and Martin Pedersen headline as supersleuth Holmes and his right-hand man, Watson, respectively. Playing multiple roles are Rob King, Alyosha Pushak, and Kim Russell.
“Baskerville” opens Thursday and runs until September 29. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at p.m. (The Sept. 27 performance is already sold out)
Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for students and seniors (GST included). As usual, tickets can be purchased from The Nest and Nectar or reserved during their business hours by phoning 250493-7275. (The Nest and Nectar is closed Mondays.)
There will two gala opening nights. First, on Sept. 6, there will be the traditional opening reception immediately following the performance, which features treats from the Nest and Nectar and wines from Many Hats official winery sponsor Play Estate.
Then on Friday, Sept. 7 ,there will be a reception for the sophomore performance featuring the craft brews of The Cannery Brewing Company, more goodies from Nest and Nectar and door prizes furnished by Andre Martin, official print sponsor, Minuteman Press.