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In this third adventure, Miss Mary Sutherland, a woman with a substantial income, visits Sherlock Holmes to request his assistance regarding the mysterious disappearance of her fiancé, Hosmer Angel, from the carriage that was conveying him to their wedding. Holmes effortlessly deduces what has really happened from his residence on Baker Street, but chooses not to inform his client as he fears she will not believe him. “She laid a little bundle upon the table.”   Sherlock Holmes and forensic science Among the illustrations for this adventure, I am fond of the image of Sherlock Holmes in deep contemplation about...

In this second adventure, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are called on to investigate the bizarre proceedings of The Red-Headed League, a philanthropic society which promotes the interests of men with red hair by paying them handsomely to perform small tasks. Holmes soon realizes that The League is not as charitable as it appears but rather part of an ingenious criminal plot involving the fourth smartest man in London. “Mr. Jabez Wilson.”   One of Conan Doyle’s favourites Among the illustrations for this adventure, I quite like the iconic image of Sherlock Holmes with his feet up on his chair...

In this first adventure of the Sherlock Holmes Re-Imagined book series, Sherlock Holmes is hired by the King of Bohemia to recover a photograph from a former mistress which may be used to prevent his impending engagement to a Scandinavian princess. Holmes employs several disguises, as well as a few pyrotechnics, to discover the location of the compromising photograph, only to be outsmarted by the clever and alluring Miss Irene Adler, later referred to by Holmes as the woman. My favourite illustration Photographing LEGO® models can be a difficult task. This is due to the fact that LEGO® pieces and...

It was another stellar performance from Jonathan last night in 'Strictly Professor Challenger' with fans from all over the world joining via Zoom and Facebook live.  We'll be announcing the winner of the prize draw for the Petr Kopl graphic novels (including The Lost World) later today for those that registered via Zoom. The recording is free to watch on our YouTube channel until 31st August - please consider donating to Don't Go Into The Cellar - your donations are keeping this wonderful theatre company going - click here Cellar Theatre MX Performances.     Live audience reactions....      ...