Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot, Or, Holmes For The Holidays
by Ken Ludwig

Name: Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot, Or, Holmes For The Holidays
Brand: Ken Ludwig
SKU: 9780573700460
Rating: 3.84 (207 reviews)

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120 mins1930sStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Interior SetPeriod CostumesAmerican Historical Christmas Mystery Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers enjoy the lively mix of humor and mystery in this play. Many find the farcical elements and comedic moments delightful, making it an entertaining experience. While some appreciate the references to Shakespeare, others feel they detract from the overall flow.

Inventive mix of comedy and mysteryFantastic characters and performancesEngaging plot twistsLots of laugh-out-loud momentsShakespeare references can feel forcedSome plot holes noted

Synopsis

It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry.

But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous.

Then it's up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears.

The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Winner of the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Play!

ThemesGillette, William , 1853-1937 Holmes, Sherlock PS3562.U295 G36 2012

Press Reviews

"An inspired whodunit […] a snappy, clever drawing-room mystery. There are twists in playwright Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot that cause the audience to gasp."
— The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Game’s Afoot is Murderously Funny!"
— Broadway World Cleveland

"The play evolves like a mystery thriller, as one tantalizing clue leads to another […] In 1936, at the height of the Great Depression, people flocked to the theater for a few hours of escapism from hard times. Today, in our current recession, here is an antidote and the ideal holiday present - the gift of laughter."
— Cleveland Jewish News

"Ludwig demonstrates the theatrical equivalent of perfect pitch."
— Cleveland Scene

"From the intriguing opening mini play-within-a-play to the surprise last scene a split second before final curtain, The Game’s Afoot gives you everything you love about great live theatre. Billed as a comedy thriller, you will find yourself swept along for a wild and funny ride."
— Cleveland Examiner