Hound of the Baskervilles
by Arthur Conan Doyle, Tim Kelly, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Hound of the Baskervilles Book Cover
Hound of the Baskervilles Cover

Highlights

90 minsVictorian (British and American)Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesAmericanAdaptationMystery

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play adaptation of a classic Sherlock Holmes story. While some enjoy the unique spin and faithful representation of the original characters, others are disappointed by what they see as poor writing and misleading marketing.

Unique spin on a classicFaithful to the original storyAtmospheric and engagingPoorly written dialogueMisleading marketingLacks depth

Synopsis

Mystery Tim Kelly

Characters: 5 male 5 female

Interior Set Holmes' most spine chilling mystery is placed in a modern setting in this version with suspense humor and terror.

Sir Henry is heir to the vast Baskerville fortune a legacy that comes with a family curse death at the fangs of a horror that prowls the moor.

Only Holmes can stop the beast.

While mysterious lights signal Baskerville Hall and the hound terrifies the countryside the sleuthing begins and susp

Press Reviews

"Magnificent job of bringing the novel's characters to life... great family entertainment."

— The Desert Sun

Characters

Character
Dr. Watson
Dr. Mortimer
Sir Henry Baskerville
Cabman
Barrymore
Mrs. Barrymore
Stapleton
Miss Beryl Stapleton
Mrs. Lyons
Mr. Frankland
Sherlock Holmes

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year2011
BindingPaperback
Editionunknown
Pages74
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573610417
ISBN-10057361041X
LCCPS3521.E43233 H68

Hound of the Baskervilles is a American adaptation play written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Samuel French in New York (2011).

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Fee:Minimum Fee: $130 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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