The Dramatic Moment of Fate: The Life of Sherlock Holmes in the Theatre

The Dramatic Moment of Fate: The Life of Sherlock Holmes in the Theatre is written by Alexandra Kitty. This 172-page book explores Sherlock Holmes’s enduring presence on the stage.

Key details

• Author: Alexandra Kitty
• ISBN: 9781787055858
• Length: 172 pages
• Focus: Sherlock Holmes in theatre

Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes has remained a compelling figure from his earliest appearances, with a reputation that continues across print and screen. This study turns to another strand of that legacy: his long and varied life in the theatre, asking where it began and what makes his stage characterisations distinctive.

Alexandra Kitty traces productions across the decades, from unexpected Off-Broadway musicals and celebrated slapstick comedies to more traditional, tense interpretations of familiar stories and new versions of the detective. The Sherlock Holmes Society of London describes the book as “informative, entertaining, and written with love”.

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