Sherlock Holmes On The Stage

Author : Amnon Kabatchnik
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781461707226

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Sherlock Holmes on the Stage by Amnon Kabatchnik Pdf

One of the world's most well known fictional characters, Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in 1887. The detective was featured in four novels and 56 short stories written by his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Within a decade of his creation Sherlock Holmes made his theatrical debut, first in a couple of obscure productions and soon in the celebrated play adapted by and starring William Gillette. Through the 20th century and beyond, the fictional detective featured in dozens of plays, not to mention radio programs, films, and television shows. In Sherlock Holmes on Stage, Amnon Kabatchnik cites the many theatrical appearances of the great detective since his debut in a one-act musical satire in November 1893. Divided into three sections, this book focuses on plays written or cowritten by Conan Doyle, one-act productions, and plays written by other authors—either adaptations of the novels and stories or original works. Within these sections, each entry is arranged in chronological order and provides a plot synopsis, production details, and other unique features. Some entries identify principal actors and provide biographical sketches of the playwrights, as well as those actors who made a lasting impression as the fictional sleuth. The book also includes several appendixes that focus on special productions, plays that feature variations of the Holmes character, and a list of acting editions.

Author : Benjamin Poore
Publisher : Springer
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781137469632

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Sherlock Holmes from Screen to Stage by Benjamin Poore Pdf

This book investigates the development of Sherlock Holmes adaptations in British theatre since the turn of the millennium. Sherlock Holmes has become a cultural phenomenon all over again in the twenty-first century, as a result of the television series Sherlock and Elementary, and films like Mr Holmes and the Guy Ritchie franchise starring Robert Downey Jr. In the light of these new interpretations, British theatre has produced timely and topical responses to developments in the screen Sherlocks’ stories. Moreover, stage Sherlocks of the last three decades have often anticipated the knowing, metafictional tropes employed by screen adaptations. This study traces the recent history of Sherlock Holmes in the theatre, about which very little has been written for an academic readership. It argues that the world of Sherlock Holmes is conveyed in theatre by a variety of games that activate new modes of audience engagement.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle,William Gillette
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515288188

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Sherlock Holmes on Stage by Arthur Conan Doyle,William Gillette Pdf

Reproductions of the classic Sherlock Holmes stage plays, The Speckled Band and Sherlock Holmes, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette. These plays offer a fascinating insight into an early and often forgotten chapter of the Sherlock Holmes legacy.

Author : Alexandra Kitty
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787055872

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The Dramatic Moment of Fate: The Life of Sherlock Holmes in the Theatre by Alexandra Kitty Pdf

Sherlock Holmes has been a beloved character from his first story, and his mystique endures to the modern age in print, on screen - 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? 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’s greatest detective fare in the theatre? The results are always shocking, but never disappointing.

Author : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,William Gillette
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781291264210

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The Theatrical Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,William Gillette Pdf

Sherlock Holmes takes to the stage in four entertaining play scripts written between 1899 and 1921 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette. Even though Sherlock Holmes had fallen to his supposed death at the culmination of 'The Final Problem' in December 1893, it proved very difficult to keep the great detective down as this collection of theatrical play scripts proves. Presented are: SHERLOCK HOLMES - A DRAMA IN FOUR ACTS (1899, by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle); THE PAINFUL PREDICAMENT OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1905, attributed to William Gillette); THE SPECKLED BAND - AN ADVENTURE OF MISTER SHERLOCK HOLMES (1910, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) and THE CROWN DIAMOND - AN EVENING WITH SHERLOCK HOLMES (1921, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle). This collection also contains an introduction written by Paul Stuart Hayes, the author of REQUIEM FOR SHERLOCK HOLMES, which sets the scene for Sherlock Holmes' stage debut and focuses on each of the four productions presented in this volume.

Author : Orlando Pearson
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787056749

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The Redacted Sherlock Holmes - The Stage Plays by Orlando Pearson Pdf

After the Redacted stories, the Redacted plays. Dramatisations of the works of Arthur Conan-Doyle, Shakespeare, Sophocles, and of Orlando Pearson. A Scandal in Nova Alba - Did Macbeth really kill King Duncan? Sherlock Holmes investigates. The Baron of Wimbledon - The story of a true German hero of the Nazi period. And a jaw-dropping revelation about the relationship between Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler. A Case of Complex Identity - Arthur Conan Doyle's A Case of Identity. And its shocking sequel, The Camberwell Tyrant. The Bruce-Partington Diptych - Arthur Conan Doyle's espionage story, The Bruce-Partington Plans and its realpolitik inspired sequel, The Sleeper's Cache, featuring Mycroft as well as Sherlock Holmes. A Perilous Engagement - more Machiavellian machinations as we see that there can be a whitewash at Whitehall. Mr Devine's Original Problem - Sherlock Holmes is consulted by the most illustrious client of all. Pearson's plays are ideal for private reading, Zoom broadcasting or production on stage or in the classroom with forces small or large.

Author : Doyle A.C.
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1922
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785521071821

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Sherlock Holmes: A Drama in Four Acts by Doyle A.C. Pdf

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 – 1930) was an English writer best known for his detective stories about Sherlock Holmes. “Sherlock Holmes: A Drama in Four Acts” is a four-act play by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, based on several stories about the world-famous detective.

Author : A. Conan Doyle
Publisher : Pearson Education India
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8131706109

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LC: Three Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by A. Conan Doyle Pdf

Author : Jeremy Paul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 0860254267

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The Secret of Sherlock Holmes by Jeremy Paul Pdf

Author : Jonathan Goodwin
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787058972

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Don’t Go Into the Cellar, Mr Holmes! by Jonathan Goodwin Pdf

This book contains five scripts, three of which I owe a great debt of gratitude to Tony Reynolds as they are adaptations of stories taken from his wonderful book of Sherlock Holmes stories ‘The Lost Stories of Sherlock Holmes’ - The Adventure Of The Medium, The Giant Rat of Sumatra and The Adventure of The Amazonian Explorer. As for the others, “Holmes Alone” is a light-hearted romp, that borrows elements and characters from several other Conan Doyle tales. “The Mazarin Malediction” is my attempt to embellish that oft-maligned story, “The Mazarin Stone”. Almost always it’s this story in particular that is singled out for harsh criticism. Yet I have always enjoyed the tale, and the others in the collection entitled “The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes”. “Malediction” is my homage to ACD’s original, written and performed with great affection and enjoyment. To paraphrase Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I have wrought my simple plan if I brought one hour of glee to the Sherlock fan, and the Doyle devotee.

Author : Otto Penzler
Publisher : Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Page : 817 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101872611

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The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories by Otto Penzler Pdf

The biggest collection of Sherlock Holmes stories ever assembled! Arguably no other character in history has been so enduringly popular as Sherlock Holmes. Ever since his first appearance, in Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1887 novella A Study in Scarlet, readers have loved reading about him almost as much as writers have loved writing about him. Here, Otto Penzler collects eighty-three wonderful stories about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, published over a span of more than a hundred years. Featuring pitch-perfect cases by acclaimed modern-day Sherlockians Leslie S. Klinger, Laurie R. King, Lyndsay Faye and Daniel Stashower; pastiches by literary luminaries both classic (P. G. Wodehouse, Dorothy B. Hughes, Kingsley Amis) and current (Anne Perry, Stephen King, Colin Dexter); and parodies by Conan Doyle’s contemporaries A. A. Milne, James M. Barrie, and O. Henry, not to mention genre-bending cases by science-fiction greats Poul Anderson and Michael Moorcock. No matter if your favorite Holmes is Basil Rathbone, Jeremy Brett, Robert Downey, Jr., or Benedict Cumberbatch, whether you are a lifelong fan or only recently acquainted with the Great Detective, readers of all ages are sure to enjoy The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories. Including - Over a century’s worth of cases, from Conan Doyle’s 1890s parodies of his own creation to Neil Gaiman’s “The Case of Death and Honey” (2011) - Appearances by those other great detectives Hercule Poirot and C. Auguste Dupin - 15 Edgar Award–winning authors and 5 Mystery Writers of America Grand Masters - Stories by Laurie R. King, Colin Dexter, Anthony Burgess, Anne Perry, Stephen King, P.G. Wodehouse, Kingsley Amis, and many, many more.

Author : Bruce Wexler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781510749610

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The Mysterious World of Sherlock Holmes by Bruce Wexler Pdf

The Illustrated Guide to the Famous Cases, Infamous Adversaries, and Ingenious Methods of the Great Detective. Over a century since his first appearance in print, Sherlock Holmes remains an iconic figure today. This unique companion is a collector's dream, allowing fans to delve into the criminal environment of foggy, gas-lit Victorian London-the world of the all-time greatest detective. The book brings to life the elements of Holmes's success, the crime scene of his day, his history in film and television, and the present-day Holmes legacy. Featured throughout are famous figures such as Holmes's faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson; his nemesis, Professor Moriarity; and Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Filled with more than 150 images-many of the works by the great original illustrators of Conan Doyle's stories-this volume presents an excellent mix of information to satisfy legions of Holmes collectors, mystery fans, and historians fascinated by a bygone era. Through detailed text and over 150 specially researched archive illustrations, the unique volume: Documents the greatest mysteries, methods of deduction, and notorious criminals found in the Holmes canon. Brings to startling life the Victorian London crime scene that compromised the detective's fascinating world. Examines the various media manifestations of the stories, including their history in print and film and television adaptations. Invites you to read the tales again with newfound insight.

Author : Nick Lane
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781804241011

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Sherlock Holmes - The Valley of Fear - Stage Adaptation by Nick Lane Pdf

"It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn" Crammed full of adventure, mystery and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Valley Of Fear is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's thrilling final Sherlock Holmes novel, brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation. A mysterious, coded message is received, a warning of imminent danger, drawing Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson into a tale of intrigue and murder stretching from 221B Baker Street to an ancient moated manor house to the bleak Pennsylvanian Vermissa Valley. Faced with a trail of bewildering clues, Holmes begins to unearth a darker, wider web of corruption, a secret society and the sinister work of one Professor Moriarty. Following the huge success of Blackeyed Theatre's 2018/19 international tour of The Sign of Four, the great detective is back in another gripping stage adaptation by Nick Lane, combining original live music, stylish theatricality and magical story-telling for an unforgettable theatrical experience. The game is afoot!

Author : Philip Tallon,David Baggett
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780813136714

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The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes by Philip Tallon,David Baggett Pdf

Arguably the most famous and recognized detective in history, Sherlock Holmes is considered by many to be the first pop icon of the modern age. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective has stood as a unique figure for more than a century with his reliance on logical rigor, his analytic precision, and his disregard of social mores. A true classic, the Sherlock Holmes character continues to entertain twenty-first-century audiences on the page, stage, and screen. In The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes, a team of leading scholars use the beloved character as a window into the quandaries of existence, from questions of reality to the search for knowledge. The essays explore the sleuth's role in revealing some of the world's most fundamental philosophical issues, discussing subjects such as the nature of deception, the lessons enemies can teach us, Holmes's own potential for criminality, and the detective's unique but effective style of inductive reasoning. Emphasizing the philosophical debates raised by generations of devoted fans, this intriguing volume will be of interest to philosophers and Holmes enthusiasts alike.

Author : Victor Darlay,Henry de Gorsse,Frank J. Morlock
Publisher : Hollywood Comics
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1932983163

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Arsene Lupin Vs Sherlock Holmes by Victor Darlay,Henry de Gorsse,Frank J. Morlock Pdf

After the episode at Reichenbach Falls, Watson is closing the apartment at 221b. He is surprised by the appearance of Irene Adler, who reveals a dark side of Holmes that Watson never knew.