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The new Sherlock Holmes play is being described as an original tale that will provide a “deeply theatrical exploration of the mind of the famous detective.” Staged as “a mystery within a mystery,” the new play is described by producers as involving a case presented to Holmes that forces him to confront his own murky past: “But is the unravelling of his childhood just a dangerous diversion?”
“When we identified that the setting of our production wasn’t necessarily a place, but perhaps an emotion, with characters driven by their souls and desires, I realized we had a project that demanded being brought to life on the stage,” Ashford said in a statement. “Wagstaff and Abel have created a new, sweeping Sherlock Holmes with modern versions of the classic characters fighting hidden demons in a visceral, emotional, sensual thrill ride that could derail at any moment”
“Rob Ashford & Akram Khan are two of our industry’s premier creative forces, with a keen eye on bringing this story to life utilizing the inherent devices of the theater all while modernizing our production for a new audience in a new generation,” Marion added. “They will take our production to new heights, bringing audiences a theatrical experience unlike anything we’ve seen on the stage.”
“Ever since I was a teenager growing up in London, I’ve felt a sense of familiarity and often connected with the struggle and bond to each other that Holmes & Watson inhabit,” Khan echoed. “Their complex and dynamic relationship is what makes great theater. It’s the adventure of a lifetime to work with Rob and these literary legends on a new production which will bring a new generation of audiences to the world of Holmes.”
This news arrives just a week after the news that HBO Max is developing two streaming series inspired by the Robert Downey Jr.-led Sherlock Holmes films. Downey himself is poised to executive produce the projects, alongside movie producer Lionel Wigram.
h/t: Deadline
