Cast announced for Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood musical

The show will play at The Watermill Theatre from 2 February to 16 March

London 2024. Doggedly pursuing success as a private detective, Sherlock Holmes is faced with a new case; an unexplained death in the infamous environmental protest camp at Oakenwood. Supported by his media-savvy landlady, nutritionist Dr Watson, Sherlock’s keen eye for detail and tireless pursuit of the truth has brought a growing online fandom and an uncomfortable intrusion into his private life.

Delving into the details, Sherlock suspects that arch-nemesis, tech billionaire and international potato magnate Jan Moriarty is at the root of the case, but the game’s afoot and they must move fast to uncover the truth and foil her plans. In a world of cancel culture, deepfakes and digital manipulation, only self-discovery and acceptance can unlock this case.

Whip-smart and wickedly funny, this new electrifying rock musical is the latest collaboration between award-winning writer and director P Burton-Morgan and composer Ben Glasstone (The Rhythmics, Cells), adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories.

Book and director P Burton-Morgan, the lyrics by P Burton-Morgen and Ben Glasstone who is also the music composer. Set and lighting designer William Reynolds, video designer Matt Powell, sound designer Beth Duke, and choreographer Mark Smith.

Connor Bannister and Dylan Wood will appear as Sherlock Holmes, Me’sha Bryan as Dr Amanda Watson, Gillian Kirkpatrick as Jan Moriarty, Richard P. Peralta as Inspector Marlon Lestrade, EM Williams as Yorri Tremaly, and Loren O’Dair as Sasha.

Watch the song Elementary from the musical here: