Blackeyed Theater will bring to the stage a thrilling new adaptation of “The Sign of Four,” Arthur Conan Doyle’s epic novel.
A scene from “The Sign of Four.”
When Mary Morstan arrives at Baker Street to request help following the mysterious disappearance of her father, Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson are plunged into a murky world of deception and a complex plot involving murder, corruption and stolen jewels.
A scene from “The Sign of Four.”
Adapted and directed by Nick Lane, with music composed by Tristan Parkes, “The Sign of Four” is a fast-paced, family fun, great piece of storytelling. Crammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and, of course, one or two rather brilliant deductions, this faithful adaptation will combine original live music, high energy theatricality and ensemble storytelling.
A scene from “The Sign of Four.”
Lane said: “Sherlock Holmes is part of the literary fabric of Britain — hugely popular and hugely adaptable — and his cases with Watson are a blueprint for so many crime novels, films, TV shows and theater. We have approached this adaptation in a stylized way which will appeal to avid fans of the novel as well as those who simply want to come to the theater and enjoy a rattling good crime story.”
Time: 7:30 p.m., June 30
Tickets: 80-380 yuan
Venue: Shenzhen Children’s Palace, 2002 Fuzhong Road 1, Futian District (福田区福中一路2002号深圳市少年宫)
Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit A