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Don't Go into the Cellar, Victorian Theatre presents ‘Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back!’

Join us in the Great Parlour for this original stage-play. Brought to you by Don't Go Into The Cellar Theatre - the British Empire's leading practitioners of macabre Victoriana!

  • Booking essential

Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin returns as super sleuth Sherlock Holmes. Be puzzled by the mysterious Red-Headed League, then join Holmes as he matches wits with the nefarious Professor Moriarty and Colonel Moran! This original stage adaptation is based on the great Conan Doyle classics, and is scripted by Jonathan Goodwin.

£20 per person, booking essential.

Please note, stiletto heels or large bags are not permitted in the Manor. Please wear warm clothing as the Manor can get very chilly in the winter months. Bring a torch as the pathways between the car park and buildings are unlit.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £20.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Meeting point

Please make your way up from our car park to the Manor. Front door of the Manor, doors open at 7pm. Performance begins at 7:30pm.

What to bring and wear

Please no stiletto heels or large bags. Please wear warm clothing as the Manor can get very chilly in the winter months. Bring a torch as the pathways between the car park and Manor are unlit.

Accessibility

We have a golf buggy which can drive you to the Manor from the car park and ramp access to the Great Parlour where the event will be performed. Sorry, we cannot accommodate mobility scooters inside. Toilets are located in a separate building across from the Manor.

Other

Please be aware that our accessible and visitor toilets are in a separate building away from the Manor. This performance will have a short interval, during this time refreshments can be purchased from the tea-room. Please note that refreshments cannot be taken back into the Manor. This event will take place inside in the Great Parlour of the Manor. Please meet at the front door of the Manor; the doors will open at 7pm for a start time of 7:30pm.

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