New Vic Production
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Adapted for the stage by Steven Canny and John Nicholson
Directed by Joyce Branagh
Mystery, misdirection and mayhem – a fiendishly funny whodunit!
Legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusty partner, Dr Watson, are called to the wilds of Devon – Sir Charles Baskerville has been found dead, the footprints of a giant hound discovered next to his body. All signs indicate he’s the victim of a mysterious family curse.
Will Holmes crack the case? Can Watson keep up? And will they catch the demonic dog?
The game is afoot (but it’s limping slightly)!
Following the success of the New Vic’s smash-hit The 39 Steps, this acclaimed reinvention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous tale mixes intrigue, sharp humour and a dash of theatrical chaos in a fast-paced comedy caper that will leave you howling.
Part of our 3 Plays Season Ticket
Book to see The Hound of The Baskervilles, Good Golly Miss Molly and Around The World in 80 Days at the same time and save up to £24 off your theatre going this year.
Season Tickets priced from £87. Speak to Box Office for more details.
You can listen to the Audio Described introduction for The Hound Of The Baskervilles by clicking here.
Booking Information
Showing: Saturday 14 February–Saturday 14 March 2026
Tickets: £15.00 - £42.00
Under 16s Go Free
Under 26s Go Free
Interpreted Performances
Captioned: 7.30pm Tue 10 March
Audio described: 2.15pm Sat 14 March
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Reviews
"an absolute hoot from start to finish!..."
— The HitMix
"wildly inventive, energetic and hilariously clever ..."
— Stoke Is Where The Heart Is
"a joyous and manic production..."
— The Midlands Arts Magazine
"another fabulous hit..."
— What's On Staffordshire
"It’s madcap, unabashedly silly, and performed with a comic gusto that proves infectious..."
— Market Drayton Advertiser
"comedy farce gold..."
— On In My City
"a rip-roaring, side-splitting show..."
— Moorlands Radio
"packed with gags and comedy action..."
— Yeah Lifestyle
"a slick, superbly produced show with impeccable timing..."
— British Theatre Guide
"It's an absolute delight that is not to be missed..."
— 6 Towns Radio
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