The Speckled Band (play 1985)

The Speckled Band (1985)

The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes is a British play adapted and directed by Rodney Archer, performed by The Operating Theatre Co. at The Copper Theatre Club (London, UK) from 17 october to 10 november 1985 (previewed on 12-13 october), starring Julian Scordino as Sherlock Holmes and Kevin Squelch as Dr. Watson.

The play is an adaptation of the Arthur Conan Doyle's short story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (1892).

Photos

Albert Tucker (Ali, an Indian valet to Dr Rylott), John Hoye (Billy), Noelle Blackman (Enid Stonor, stepdaughter to Dr Rylott), Barry Shannon (Dr. Grimesby Rylott), Julian Scordino (Sherlock Holmes), Paul Viragh (Mr. Scott Wilson, engaged to Violet Stonor, Enid's twin sister), Kevin Squelch (Dr. Watson) and Christine Hoodith (Mrs. Hudson). Photo credits: John Hoye.

Cast

Signed Programme : cast

• Sherlock Holmes : Julian Scordino
• Dr. John Watson : Kevin Squelch
• Mrs. Hudson : Christine Hoodith
• Dr. Grimesby Rylott : Barry Shannon
• Enid Stonor : Noelle Blackman
• Ali : Albert Tucker
• Rodgers : Paul Viragh
• Mrs. Staunton : Christine Hoodith
• Scott Wilson : Paul Viragh
• Billy : John Hoye
• Mr. Armitage : John Hoye
• Peters : John Hoye
• Cedric : John Hoye

Crew

• Adaptation : Rodney Archer
• Director : Rodney Archer
• Stage Manager : Wendy Ladd
• Design/Artists : Ian Harper, Marianna Kennedy
• Musical Advisor : Natasha Holmes
• Poster : John Hoye
• Programme : Kevin Squelch

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• Conan Doyle on stage