Ken Ludwig’s BASKERVILLE: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Comedy Mystery)

Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Is it a supernatural curse, or a brilliant killer at work? Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson must crack the mystery before the Baskerville family’s newest heir meets a grisly end.

In Ken Ludwig’s inventive, fast-paced adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic novel, the legendary detective story is transformed into a murderous, pulse-pounding comedy. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit. The twist? While Holmes and Watson anchor the story, a versatile cast of just three other actors must frantically portray over forty different characters. From Dickensian urchins to gloomy caretakers, from Texas heirs to mysterious strangers.

Equal parts adventure and comedy, Baskerville is pure theatrical delight from start to finish. Skipton Little Theatre is proud to present a production full of humour, horror, and stage magic that will have you howling with laughter. Book your tickets now for 15 to 19 June 2027 and join the fun to see just how far from elementary the truth can be.

Useful Information

Skipton Little Theatre operates a strict no latecomers or re-admittance policy for our shows. This is due to the intimate nature of our theatre space and is, therefore, for the benefit of the actors or performers on stage and audience.

Tickets can be booked through the online booking system.

When booking, please let us know if you have any special requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you. We are wheelchair accessible, please advise when booking.

Upcoming Productions

Past Production
A Murder is Announced – A Miss Marple Mystery (Thriller) by Agatha Christie

A Murder is Announced – A Miss Marple Mystery (Thriller) by Agatha Christie

10th - 14th February 2026. When a newspaper advertisement announces that a murder will take place at Miss Blacklock's house at 6:30 PM, curious neighbours gather expecting a harmless parlour game. But when the lights go out and real shots are fired, everyone becomes a suspect in a deadly web of false identities and hidden motives.

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