Full-Length (60-80 Min.)
Mystery / Thriller
4W, 6M, Ensemble

Musical

Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Crown Jewel


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Synopsis

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

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 with 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).

Casting Note:
The cast above 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. 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.


Orchestral Information

Piano-Vocal Score
Accompaniment Tracks