The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

A howling comedy take on Holmes classic

Seasonal scares and silliness abound in Steven Canny and John Nicholson's hilarious version of The Hound of the Baskervilles, at the Queen's Theatre,Hornchurch from 26 October – 17 November - just in time for Halloween!

Featuring the Queen's permanent company of actors cut to the chase..., this most famous of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's mysteries is revamped into a hysterical fast-paced romp!

On his lonely Dartmoor estate, Sir Charles is found dead with a look of terror on his face and gigantic paw prints next to his body. It looks like the legendary curse of Baskerville Hall has struck again! Can Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson solve the mystery of the demon hound before another Baskerville comes to a gruesome end?

Just three actors juggle an astounding 16 roles between them in this pacy celebration of slapstick and quickfire wit, a version of which was recorded by the BBC in March for the More than Words Festival. 

Steven Canny, who is a director, writer and radio producer, won the Sony Gold Drama Award in 2009 and 2010 for two comedy plays on Radio 3 and 4 - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day by Chris Harrald and People Snogging in Public Places by Jack Thorne. John Nicholson is one of the founding members of Peepolykus, one of the UK's most exciting touring theatre companies.

This production of The Hound of the Baskervilles stars members of the cut to the chase… company Jonathan Markwood, Simon Jessop and Greg Last withSteven Markwick on pianoforte. Direction is by the Queen's Artistic Director Bob Carlton, with design by Norman Coates and lighting design by Christopher Howcroft.

The Hound of the Baskervilles is performed at the Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch from 26 October – 17 November. Tickets are £16 - £24.50. To book, call the Box Office on 01708 443333 or book online at www.queens-theatre.co.uk