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The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays

October 16, 2022 By Barony Webmaster

by Ken Ludwig

29th November 2022 – 3rd December 2022

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.

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Audience Reviews

“I have never seen a bad play at Barony. it’s some kind of law of physics that it’s impossible for you all to do anything bad. Well done tonight gang-that was brilliant! absolutely loved it. 👏🏻👏🏻” 

“What a wonderful show last night!! Lots of genuine “laugh-out-loud” moments. Well done to the cast and production team and good luck for the rest of the run.“

“A typical Barony Theatre production, as always!! Well done everyone!!”

“Just in from the Barony play and it was fabulous. Loved it! A strong, talented cast and wonderful set.”

“Loved it ❤ well done to you all!“

“Well done to all. I loved it.”

“As per usual, a top quality play by The Barony Players The scenery was magnificent (what a lot of work has gone in to producing that!) and the acting was divine. Huge congratulations to all involved! Bravo!


Cast List

Directed by Craig W Lowe

William GilletteJamie Wright
Martha GilletteJudy Barker
Felix GeiselTom Keeble
Madge GeiselMoira Davies
Aggie WheelerHelen Whyte
Simon BrightDaniel Todd
Daria ChaseClaire Withnell
Inspector GoringWendy Turner
BroadcasterDavid Todd
NoggsCraig W Lowe

Production Team

DirectorCraig W LoweBox Office ManagerMichelle Rolfe-Lowe
Assistant DirectorJanna PhilipLighting/SoundMartha Rowe / Duncan Waterston
Stage ManagerLisa BainCostumeLesley Platt
Set Design & BuildSandy Queenan & Barony WorkshopPoster DesignHarry Knox
Front of House ManagerSheena KeebleProgramme DesignMichelle Rolfe-Lowe

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