The Death of Sherlock Holmes – LifeHouse Scripts

Script and Theme Music by:
WAYNE ROBERT SCOTT

The Cast: 15-20
The Set: Simple one unit
Approximate Length: 2 acts, 120 min

Danger Lurks Around Every Corner:

Holmes is pitted against his archenemy Professor Moriarty – the Napoleon of crime. This original play script showcases the extraordinary detective as he tackles baffling cases that point to his longtime nemesis. Holmes and Watson unravel a diabolical plot that nearly costs them their lives in this suspenseful and humorous tribute to Sir Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries. An excellent sequel to “Sherlock Holmes: The Game’s Afoot!” that also stands alone.

The adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective continue in this dramatic production. Sherlock Holmes becomes entangled within a deadly scheme orchestrated by his archenemy, Professor Moriarty — the “Napoleon of Crime.” Will this be their final conflict?

Cast of Characters

Sherlock Holmes – Private Consulting Detective

Dr. John H. Watson – Holmes’ Friend and Chronicler

Stamford – Old Medical Acquaintance of Holmes and Watson

Newsboy – Purveyor of “Strand” Magazine and Newspapers

Inspector Lestrade Of Scotland Yard

Mrs. Hudson – Baker Street Landlady

Staples – A Skittish Servant

Culverton Smith – Cunning Young Scientist

Professor Moriarty – Criminal Mastermind and Homes’ Archenemy

Judge Stamford – Younger Stamford’s Father

Maid – Stamford Estate Servant

Colonel Sebastian Moran – Wiley Henchman to Moriarty

Innkeeper Of Swiss Chalet

Beppo Venucci – A Thief

Horace Harker – Newspaper Editor

Hilda Morse – Shop Owner

Mason Gelder – Sculpture Works Manager

Newsboy II – Purveyor of Central Press Times

Miss Laura Brown – Elderly Local Resident

Samuel Sandeford – Eccentric Collector

Londoners:

Constable

Doctor

“Porlock” (Victim)

Various Vendors: Flowers, Shoeshine, Vegetables, Dairy, etc.

Danger Lurks Around Every Corner:

Cast of Characters

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