World premiere of new rock musical SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE POISON WOOD to open at The Watermill
The Watermill Theatre in Newbury have announced that their first show of 2024 will be the world premiere the new rock musical Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood, co-produced with Metta Theatre, playing from 2 February-16 March 2024.
Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood is an electrifying new rock musical that marks the latest collaboration between award-winning writer and director P Burton-Morgan and composer Ben Glasstone, adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories.
London 2024. Doggedly pursuing success as a private detective, Sherlock Holmes is faced with a new case; an unexplained death in the infamous environmental protest camp at Oakenwood. Supported by his media-savvy landlady, nutritionist Dr Watson, Sherlock’s keen eye for detail and tireless pursuit of the truth has brought a growing online fandom and an uncomfortable intrusion into his private life.
Delving into the details, Sherlock suspects that arch-nemesis, tech billionaire and international potato magnate Jan Moriarty is at the root of the case, but the game’s afoot and they must move fast to uncover the truth and foil her plans. In a world of cancel culture, deepfakes, and digital manipulation, only self-discovery and acceptance can unlock this case.
Hashtag Elementary. Hashtag Case Closed.
The musical will be directed by, and with book & lyrics, by P Burton-Morgan, with music & lyrics by Ben Glasstone, set and lighting design by William Reynolds, video design by Matt Powell, sound by Beth Duke, and choreography by Mark Smith.
Tickets will go on sale to Friends on 23 November on general sale on 27 November here.