Overview
The game’s afoot as the famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Doctor Watson are given a case by Queen Victoria herself to solve a mystery that could affect the very future of the British Empire! From the team that brought you HOW I BECAME A PIRATE, this original musical based on the popular stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle leads you on a merry goose chase from 221B Baker Street all the way to the Tower of London. Fun for the whole family and a case that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats!
Casting & Production
Casting
4 female and 6 male featured roles
Expandable ensemble with featured solos and lines
SHERLOCK HOLMES – The world famous consulting detective
DOCTOR WATSON – Holmes’ faithful companion and biographer – optional double as MALE TOWNSPERSON
PROFESSOR MORIARTY – The Napoleon of Crime – optional double as MALE TOWNSPERSON
TILLY – Shady character in the employ of Professor Moriarty – optional double as FEMALE TOWNSPERSON
MRS. HUDSON – Holmes’ and Watson’s loyal housekeeper – optional double as FEMALE TOWNSPERSON
INSPECTOR LESTRADE – The clueless Scotland Yard police officer – optional double as MALE TOWNSPERSON
GEORGIE (Georgiana Andrea Elizabeth Catherine, Third Duchess of York) – Girl of 12ish – disguised as a boy – long hair tucked up under a cap – doesn’t know she’s a Royal
WIGGINS – Boy of 15ish – leader of the “Baker Street Irregulars” – Holmes “eyes and ears” about the City of London
PIP – Baker Street Irregular
ALFIE (OPTIONAL)* – Baker Street Irregular
JACK (OPTIONAL)* – Baker Street Irregular
QUEEN VICTORIA – The Queen of England and Empress of India – optional double as FEMALE TOWNSPERSON
THE QUEEN’S BODYGUARD (aka Josiah Smith) – Tall, regal, imposing – optional double as MALE TOWNSPERSON
MALE ENSEMBLE ROLE #1 – as LONDON BOBBY (POLICEMAN)
Extra Townspeople, Chorus can be added to the expand the cast. If more IRREGULARS are added, they should be boys, or girls dressed as boys. This is crucial to the logic of the script.
*NOTE: The cast below is listed at 14 – but note the options in the cast list to either decrease the size to 11, or to expand it to accommodate a large ENSEMBLE
Orchestral Information
Accompaniment CD
Piano-Vocal Score
Credits
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE MYSTERY OF THE CROWN JEWEL
Book, Music & Lyrics by JANET YATES VOGT and MARK FRIEDMAN
Based on the books by SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
Media
Authors
Upcoming Productions
Around the Curtain Childrens Theatre
Huntsville, AL
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