A classic Sherlock Holmes adventure, telling the Moriarty story from Watson’s perspective in a five star, award winning, sell-out solo show performed by TV sit-com veteran Tim Marriott (BBC’s The Brittas Empire).
1894. Watson is alone. Sherlock Holmes and his beloved Mary are both gone. London seethes with false reports and rumour. It is time to set the record straight. So, Watson tells his tale, and the intrepid detectives must face their nemesis, the Napoleon of Crime, Professor Moriarty. But as Watson takes us on a journey across Europe to the Reichenbach Falls, is the game really over?
‘An energetic & gripping hour of theatre’ ★★★★★ Theatre Weekly
‘A thrilling ride!’ ★★★★★ InDaily
‘A great tale, well told’ ★★★★★ Reviews Hub
‘Impeccable. Captivating acting, perfect!’ ★★★★★ Stage Whispers
Watson: The Final Problem is created in collaboration with and directed by Bert Coules, the BBC’s Head Writer on adaptations of the Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, who says “Watson is often overlooked, but is more than Conan Doyle’s alter ego. Haunted by loss, deeply affected by the effects of war in Afghanistan, and appalled by dishonesty and falsehood, he is a poignant and contemporary character to bring to life.”
90s sitcom star Tim Marriott played ‘Gavin’ in 7 seasons of the BBC sit-com The Brittas Empire. After a second career in education, he returned to the stage in 2018, travelling to festivals around the world with acclaimed PTSD play Shell Shock (Sunday Mail Best Solo Show, Adelaide Fringe) and Holocaust themed Mengele (Lustrum Award; Winner, New York Encore).
Tim is delighted to be appearing at the Durham Fringe for the first time at the historic and atmospheric Assembly Rooms – the ideal venue for a cracking Victorian drama.
#1 BEST OF THE BEST – CityMag, Adelaide Fringe 23
FRINGE FAVOURITE – The Scotsman, Edinburgh Fringe
BEST PERFORMANCE at Edinburgh Fringe 22 (Dark Chat Awards)
BOOKING DETAILS:
26th July 4.15pm
28th July 7.30pm
The Assembly Rooms Theatre
https://durhamfringe.co.uk/events/watson-the-final-problem/
