The Dramatic Moment of Fate: The Life of Sherlock Holmes in the Theatre

<p>Sherlock Holmes has been a beloved character from his first story and his mystique endures to the modern age in print on screen &ndash; but he has had a long life in the theatre as well. Where did it begin? What are the themes stories and characterizations that make his stage presence unique and just as enduring?</p><p>Follow his trail on the stage as author Alexandra Kitty curates his fascinating theatrical world throughout the decades: from unlikely Off-Broadway musicals to lauded slapstick comedies to more traditional and gripping portrayals of his iconic stories and new incarnations. How does the world&rsquo;s greatest detective fare in the theatre? The results are always shocking but never disappointing.</p>