Theatre REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes - The Search for Moriarty - ★★★★★
- Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
- 21 hours ago
- 2 min read
The game is afoot for the famous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in this thrilling drama!
“When you have one of the first brains of Europe up against you, and all the powers of darkness at his back, there are infinite possibilities.”
London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power – one that threatens to destabilise monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans their final deadly move.
Drawn into the game and unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson confront figures from their past in a desperate race against time, aware that the most the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice to avoid checkmate?
A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes – The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.
Blackeyed Theatre
Where?
New Wolsey Theatre - part of UK Tour
Jan (Age 14) - ★★★★1/2
"As someone who has read many Sherlock Holmes books, I was not disappointed by Sherlock Holmes: the Hunt for Moriarty. It was an exciting show that kept me hooked from the beginning. The story was very detailed, it had many twists and turns which made it slightly hard to follow, but it was still amazing to watch.
Sherlock was my favourite character; he was incredibly smart and witty, and rather mysterious. He would notice even the smallest of details and be able to get a lot of information from them. Mark Knightley represented Sherlock perfectly!
The conflict between Moriarty and Holmes was thrilling to watch, as both of them were very intelligent and always trying to outsmart each other. They created some intense scenes and dialogue. They kept the audience on the edge of their seats .
The action scenes were the only part of the show I didn’t enjoy as much. While they were dramatic, which is a good thing, they didn’t always look very convincing. However, the bravery of the characters was portrayed well.
Overall, I really enjoyed this show and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries and interesting characters."
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