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Sherlock Holmes and the Search for Silver Blaze

Sherlock Holmes and the Search for Silver Blaze

A sparkling, witty radio adaptation of an original Sherlock Holmes mystery.

The most famous racehorse in Britain, is missing while its trainer lies dead on Dartmoor. A million punters hopes are resting on Sherlock Holmes. Can he solve the murder and find Silver Blaze before the Winchester Cup? An adaption for radio of an original Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Type

Radio

Genre

Comedy

Duration (minutes) - excluding intervals

30

Style

A play which is designed to be performed as a staged radio play. It requires no set or costumes, except some old-style microphones on stands, and can be performed script-in-hand. Sound effects can be pre-recorded or produced live on stage. Better parts for women than is usual in Sherlock Holmes.

Casting

3 to 5 men, 3 to 5 women

Scripts and Licencing

Contact the playwright for scripts and licensing.

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