November 14 - December 19, 2026
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY
By Nick Lane
Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Master sleuths and criminal masterminds.
A junior government clerk is found dead on the railway tracks. Papers found in his pocket contain closely guarded government secrets that Mycroft Holmes feels his brother Sherlock should investigate. As the case unfolds, a series of mysterious events lead to a rising body count among ‘The Scoundrels Assembly’. At the centre of it all is a shadowy figure planning one final deadly move in his twisted chess match. The players are ready, the scene is set, but how much will Sherlock Holmes sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’?
This thrilling North American Premiere, from the playwright that brought us THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE, brings Sherlock’s most challenging case and arch-nemesis to the Vertigo stage this holiday season.
Why This Play?
“In looking at our history, Sherlock Holmes was probably the most popular work done at our theatre. As soon as I saw that Nick Lane (who was the playwright from our hit production of THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE) had written a new Sherlock that pitted the master sleuth against his arch rival, I knew it had to be a cornerstone for our 50th. It is an enthralling traditional mystery that audiences will absolutely love.”
RUNNING TIME
Show running times will be posted closer to the production performance dates.
AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
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TIME & SETTING
221B Baker Street, Victorian London