Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at Gateway Theatre
byGateway Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery from April 11 to 20, 2024. This production is a fresh and lively comedic take on the legendary tale of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at Gateway Theatre
- Date: April 11 to 20, 2024
- Location: Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond)
- Tickets: Purchase tickets online or by contacting the box off at (604) 270-1812
From award-winning “master of mayhem” Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) presents a fast-paced comedy like no other. Directed by Gateway Theatre’s Artistic Director Barabara Tomasic, this production promises laughter, suspense, and wit.
In this retelling of the Victorian whodunit, Sherlock Holmes (Genevieve Fleming) and Dr. Watson (Gerry Mackay) embark on a riveting adventure to solve the baffling mystery surrounding Sir Charles Baskerville’s death. The audience will find themselves eagerly guessing at every twist and turn. Joining Fleming and Mackay, Andrew Cownden, Mack Gordon, and Melissa Oei take on nearly 40 different characters, darting on and off the stage in this complex plot. Watch the intrepid investigators try to decipher a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit, all while giving the audience a performance filled with laughs as they follow along this murderously funny adventure.
The creative team includes Lighting Designer Kevin Tanner and Sound Designer Steve Marsh. Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is stage managed by Philomena Sondergaard with Assistant Stage Manager Scarlett Larry.
