Theatre
The Hound of the Baskervilles
"great fun, full of surprises and not to be missed on any account" THE STAGE
A bloodcurdling howl is heard across a cold, moonlit moor...
Can Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson solve the mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles?
One of the greatest stories of the 20th century...
Oldham Coliseum and imitating the dog present
The Hound of the Baskervilles
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Tues 8 - Sat 12 May 2012
Info
Adapted for the stage by Clive Francis
Directed by Kevin Shaw
Scenography and media design by imitating the dog
Tues 8 – Sat 12 May 7.30pm
Sat Matinee 2.30pm
Sir Hugo Baskerville was the picture of aristocratic excess, drunkenness and debauchery until he was struck down by a demonic hound sent to punish his wickedness – or so the legend tells. Two hundred years later his descendant Sir Charles apparently meets a similar fate, dying of fright in the grounds of Baskerville Hall. Can Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson solve the mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles before Sir Charles’ heir comes to an equally gruesome end?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of the greatest stories of the 20th century and its macabre appeal has made it the most popular of the Sherlock Holmes adventures.
In this new production, Oldham Coliseum Theatre join forces with imitating the dog, an innovative visual design team. Together they fuse different theatrical traditions to create a dark and sinister world.
Age: 10yrs+
Running Time: 2hrs 10mins (includes 1 x 20min interval).
Post Show Talk: Wed 9 May
Watch the spooky trailer below
Reviews
great fun, full of surprises and not to be missed on any account”
THE STAGE
occasionally eye-popping, always inventive, never gimmicky... The Hound of the Baskervilles is a triumph”
YORKSHIRE POST
a blood-chillingly gripping production which left the audience buzzing... [the] harmonious blend of old meets new is highly thrilling to watch unfold and truly raises this production into a league of its own..."
THE PUBLIC REVIEWS * * * *
stunningly successful”
WHAT’S ON STAGE * * * *
brilliant and often beautiful”
OLDHAM EVENING CHRONICLE
Ticketing info
Tickets: A £20.50 B £17.50 C £15 D £12.50
Sat Matinee: £12.50
Conc. £2 off
Schools: £7.50 for groups 10+
Student Standby: £8
Age: 10yrs+
Running Time: 2hrs 10mins (includes 1 x 20min interval)
Post Show Talk: Wed 9 May
Further discounts are available if you purchase your tickets from the Box Office on 01392 493493:
- Season Saver
- Friends Discount
- Groups Discount
Note: these discounts are not available online.
Cast and Creative
Written by: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Adapted by: Clive Francis
Directed by: Kevin Shaw
Designed by: imitating the dog
Cast:
Gwynfor Jones (Sherlock Holmes)
Leigh Symonds (Doctor Watson)
Robin Simpson (Sir Henry Baskerville)
Steven O’Neill (Mortimer)
Amy Ewbank (Mrs Hudson)
Gallery
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