Rehearsal images have been released for Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas, the new festive comedy from Humphrey Ker and David Reed, ahead of its London premiere at Alexandra Palace Theatre.
The production stars Bo Poraj as Sherlock Holmes and Olivier Award nominee Marc Antolin as Dr Watson, with performances beginning on 24 November and running until 17 January 2027. Press night is scheduled for 1 December.
Written by Ker and Reed, the show is a new musical adventure set in Victorian London’s theatreland. When performers across the West End begin dropping dead mid-performance, Sherlock Holmes discovers a chilling connection to The Twelve Days of Christmas and races to uncover the killer before more lives are lost.
The production features songs by Tim Rice and Howard Goodall and is directed by Phillip Breen. It comes from the award-winning producing team behind Mark Gatiss’ hit adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which has enjoyed multiple successful festive seasons at Alexandra Palace Theatre.
Joining Poraj and Antolin in the cast are Edward Bourne, Jonnie Broadbent, Annabel Brook, Wayne Cater, Margot Jardine, Mia Jerome, Olivia-Faith Kamau, Mia Overfield, Vivien Parry, Emily Pithon, John Ramm, John-Luke Roberts and Charlie Russell.
The creative team includes designer Mark Bailey, lighting designer Anna Watson, sound designer Luke Swaffield for Autograph Sound, choreographer and movement director Georgina Lamb, fight director Renny Krupinski, illusionists Chris Fisher and Dr Will Houstoun, casting director Helena Palmer CDG and musical director Leo Munby.
Set within one of London’s most atmospheric Victorian theatres, Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas promises audiences a festive murder mystery packed with comedy, music, mayhem and Christmas cheer.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
