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Sherlock Holmes is an enduringly popular figure and never more so than when he appears in the home town of his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
C Venues Aquila Temple is one of the longest-established venues at the Edinburgh Fringe. Providing a gorgeous setting for this new Sherlock Holmes story, this intimate 90-seater theatre is conveniently situated just off the Royal Mile in Johnston's Terrace.
Sherlock Holmes and The Man Who Believes in Fairies runs at 3.55 pm every day from the 31st. of July until the 25th of August, (excepting the 13th of August).
The performance lasts 90 minutes and is suitable for older children.
Ticket prices vary according to the date booked, but start at just £7. Keep an eye out for the two-for-one offer on the 5th and 6th of August.
Reviews and Testimonials
Sherlock Holmes & The Man Who Believed in Fairies is a fine, elegantly-written and fascinating addition to the canon of Sherlock Holmes adventures not by Conan Doyle himself.
The writing captures, with fleet-footed wit, the expected Holmesian characters and patterns of speech; but, as the plot develops, and the narrative speeds up, the play also becomes something deeper: a collision between detective and creator, between different worlds and opposing philosophies.
Fiona Maher’s accomplished and thought-provoking drama poses the question: is Holmes, the debunker and sceptic, hell-bent on exposing what he regards as a hoax perpetrated by trickery at Cottingley, really, in the end, wiser than his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who views spiritualism and the existence of fairies as beautiful truths that the human heart must cherish and learn from?
Andrew Rissik: Playwright/Ex-Theatre Critic for The Independent https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Rissik
An original and fascinating insight into the world of two geniuses born from the same mind. Fiona Maher weaves together a world of logic and fantasy, faith and truth, in a battle that drives itself into the heart of what we believe versus the cold light of day. A detective story that proves that fairies are far from elementary.
Emyr John: Creative Engagement Consultant, Theatr Clwyd
Fiona Maher is a one-off force! She is a geyser of astonishing ideas, creative ambition, terrific drive and inspiring projects. I commend her work absolutely. Horatio Clare: Writer/Broadcaster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Clare
There’s lots to like with this play: I was particularly taken with the bold choice of having Sherlock and Arthur Conan Doyle confront each other in the same world. And there’s no nod to the fact that one is a fictional character. Well done for making a bold choice and handling it with real verve. You display real assuredness with the dialogue it’s really strong stuff. I’m so glad I could have some time to get to know your play!
Raphael Martin, Literary Associate, Theatr Clwyd
Thank You
Heartfelt thanks to the following sponsors for their valuable support and contributions to this project:
Dan Baines
Paul Birchall
Greg & Felicity Chapman
Horatio Clare
Julie Clarke
Theatr Clwyd
Russel Erwood
Jan Govey
Catherine Harris
Tom Hayes
Pete Hollinshead
Emyr John
Joshua Johnson
Steve Lincoln
Liverpool John Moores University Start Up Hub
Claire Milne
Simon McMylor
Maria McNally
Glen Monks
ORB Sound & Lighting
Dave Painter
Allan Price
Neil Rees
John & Carolyne Revell
Andrew Rissik
Caroline Sullivan
Del Thomas
Genevieve Tudor
Bud Scott
Protasia Torkington
Suzy Walker
Early July
2024
Rehearsals at Theatr Clwyd
We were fortunate to be offered rehearsal space by Theatr Clwyd - North Wales most prestigious theatre.
The cast worked hard on movement and managing the multiple props so vital to conveying the story.
The Script in Hand Fundraiser
Staged with an excellent amateur cast early in 2014.
... February 2024, Llangollen Town Hall
The play was warmly received by an audience of 80 + We had only a short time to prepare. A couple of read-throughs on the day and we were on! Aided by Steve Lincoln on lights and sound, it went incredibly well.
People asked, 'Is this story really true...?'
Yes. It is ...
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