MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT. 2B, New Sleuths for a New Era
Director Boyd is particularly enthusiastic about the cast and creative team, “Their combined talents, fresh perspectives, and commitment to the festival brings an exceptional level of artistry.” The cast features Stephanie MacDonald as Ms. Sherlock Holmes, Alexis Milligan as Ms. Joan Watson, Sophie- Thérèse Stone-Richards as Irene Adler, Mrs. Drebber, and Mrs. Hudson and Antigonish local, Allister Macdonald as Inspector Lestrade, and other surprise roles. “The cast is incredibly talented,” said Boyd, “I am so excited for audiences to see their dynamic performances.”
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT. 2B is sometimes referred to as ‘cheerfully desecrating’ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved characters. Playwright Kate Hamill is known for her bold adaptations from literature. She is currently one of the most-produced playwrights in the U.S. and was named the 2017 ‘Playwright of the Year’ by the Wall Street Journal, who wrote “Hamill’s adaptations of the classics are endlessly ingenious,” and this production is no exception. Audiences can expect a clever, fast- paced, and entertaining performance that delves into the complexities of friendship, mystery, and justice.
Director Boyd is particularly enthusiastic about the cast and creative team, “Their combined talents, fresh perspectives, and commitment to the festival brings an exceptional level of artistry.” The cast features Stephanie MacDonald as Ms. Sherlock Holmes, Alexis Milligan as Ms. Joan Watson, Sophie- Thérèse Stone-Richards as Irene Adler, Mrs. Drebber, and Mrs. Hudson and Antigonish local, Allister Macdonald as Inspector Lestrade, and other surprise roles. “The cast is incredibly talented,” said Boyd, “I am so excited for audiences to see their dynamic performances.”
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT. 2B is sometimes referred to as ‘cheerfully desecrating’ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved characters. Playwright Kate Hamill is known for her bold adaptations from literature. She is currently one of the most-produced playwrights in the U.S. and was named the 2017 ‘Playwright of the Year’ by the Wall Street Journal, who wrote “Hamill’s adaptations of the classics are endlessly ingenious,” and this production is no exception. Audiences can expect a clever, fast- paced, and entertaining performance that delves into the complexities of friendship, mystery, and justice.