

A Holmes Family Christmas
Catherine Filloux


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Readers appreciate the engaging storytelling and character fidelity in this unique retelling of a classic tale. Many describe it as one of the best interpretations of Sherlock Holmes, praising its emotional depth and entertaining nature. The play has exceeded expectations for several audiences, making it a recommended watch or read.
THE STORY: In this ingenious meeting of two Victorian classics, Dr. Watson visits his old friend Sherlock Holmes on Christmas Eve, finding him in a dark and misanthropic mood, planning to retire from the dull work of solving crimes.
But soon, Holme
"An enormous success…It's a new take on an old standard. And in the spirit of the season, [it] ends with a message of hope, charity, and forgiveness.“ —Arts Stage-Seattle Rage. ”Strikingly original, tightly written and thoroughly entertaining.“ —Seattle Actor. ”Sherlock is desperately in need of a spiritual transformation and Longenbaugh is up to the challenge…[a] well crafted, thought provoking play…Longenbaugh is also able to imbed a couple of crafty mysteries within the storyline…a heartwarming tale."
— Drama In The Hood
Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Christmas Carol is a American adaptation play written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1834).
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Dramatists Play Service · 1834 · 60 pp
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