Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas is a musical comedy play by David Reed and Humphrey Ker (two members of The Penny Dreadfuls), with songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Plot A series of deaths in the West End embroils Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in a mystery linked the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Production
Birmingham (2025) The play had its world premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre beginning previews 14 November 2025 (with a press night on 20 November) running until 18 January 2026 (after being extended from 11 January due to popular demand), directed by Phillip Breen with Becky Hope-Palmer and designed by Mark Bailey. In addition to writing, Ker and Reed also starred as Holmes and Watson, respectively. The cast also included Margaret Cabourn-Smith as Mrs. Hudson, and John Kearns as Inspector Lestrade. The full cast was announced on 30 September 2025.
London (2026) Following the Birmingham run, the play will be performed at the Alexandra Palace Theatre in London from 24 November 2026 until 17 January 2027. Casting and full creative team is to be announced.
Cast and characters +CharacterBirmingham2025Sherlock HolmesHumphrey KerDr. WatsonDavid ReedMrs. HudsonMargaret Cabourn-SmithInspector LestradeJohn KearnsFafnerChristian AndrewsErnieSusan HarrisonArthur StoneCameron JohnsonWotanAndrew PugsleyQueen VictoriaDeborah TraceyAthena FavershamHelena WilsonChorusAmanda LindgrenMia OverfieldChomba S Taulo
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