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The Final Toast
Stuart Kaminsky
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
by Steven Dietz, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, William Gillette
Synopsis
The world's greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable career when a case presents itself that is too tempting to ignore: The King of Bohemia is about to be blackmailed by a notorious photograph, and the woman at the heart of this crime is the famous opera singer, Irene Adler.
With his trusted companion, Doctor Watson, at his side, Sherlock Holmes pursues first the case, and then the affections of Miss Adler – and in doing so, marches right into the lair of his longtime adversary, that malevolent genius of crime: Professor Moriarty.
In this spirited, fast-moving and thoroughly theatrical adaptation, Steven Dietz presents Holmes at the height of his powers – surrounded by all the elements that fans of his exploits have come to expect: danger, intrigue, wit, humor and surprise.
“The game is afoot, Watson – and it is a dangerous one!”
Press Reviews
"Dietz's genius here is in creating both story and dialogue that could pass for Doyle's own. The playwright – who previously adapted Bram Stoker's Dracula and P.G. Wodehouse's Over the Moon to great effect – has created a gleeful whodunit that's both deeply original and an expert homage to all things Holmesian."
— Phoenix New Times
"In his original plays and in those he adapts, Steven Dietz creates interesting worlds. Dietz has now conjured Victorian England and a tidy flat at 221B Baker Street. You don't have to be a scholar of detective stories to enjoy the script Dietz has crafted – there's enough intrigue and adventure, and even a touch of romance, with the inclusion of Irene Adler, a woman who is Holmes' intellectual equal. Dietz has created a fun evening that moves quickly, and is guaranteed to please everyone who joins in the game."
— Backstage
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| SHERLOCK HOLMES |
| DOCTOR WATSON |
| PROFESSOR MORIARTY |
| THE KING OF BOHEMIA |
| IRENE ADLER |
| JAMES LARRABEE (a.k.a. |
| GODFREY NORTON ) |
| MADGE LARRABEE (a.k.a. |
| MARIE ) |
| SID PRINCE (This actor may also double as: |
| POSTBOY, CLERGYMAN, POLICEMAN, YOUNG SWISS MAN ) |
Publication
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure is a comedy play written by Steven Dietz and published by Dramatists Play Service .
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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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