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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose

In this family-friendly holiday mystery, Sherlock Holmes is asked to discover the identity of a man who lost his hat and goose in a late-night scuffle.

  • Full Length Play
  • Comedy, Christmas/Holiday
  • 60 minutes

  • Time Period: Victorian (British and American)
  • Target Audience: Adult, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Children (Age 6 - 10), Appropriate for all audiences

  • Performance Group:
  • Dinner Theatre, Community Theatre, Jr High/Primary, High School/Secondary, Professional Theatre, College Theatre / Student
In this family-friendly holiday mystery, Sherlock Holmes is asked to discover the identity of a man who lost his hat and goose in a late-night scuffle.

At first, Holmes treats the request as only a mild curiosity, but then the countess of Morcar's rare and valuable blue carbuncle is found stuffed down the goose's throat. The pursuit of the thief leads Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from 221B Baker Street to Convent Garden Market and all over the streets of wintery London.

REVIEWS:

"A festive holiday entertainment, perfect for family groups, with plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, comical sound effects, and jovial musical numbers."

 Chicago Reader

"[This] fun-filled Christmas show is a delight for audience members of all ages."

 Splash Magazine

"A real gem."

 ChicagoNOW

"A delightful way to pass a holiday-season hour."

 Newcity Stage

"A charming holiday whodunit."

 Theatre in Chicago

  • Casting: 7M, 9F, 12M or F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible)

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In this family-friendly holiday mystery, Sherlock Holmes is asked to discover the identity of a man who lost his hat and goose in a late-night scuffle.

At first, Holmes treats the request as only a mild curiosity, but then the countess of Morcar's rare and valuable blue carbuncle is found stuffed down the goose's throat. The pursuit of the thief leads Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from 221B Baker Street to Convent Garden Market and all over the streets of wintery London.

$19.95