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Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet – A Stage Play
An adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery
By Montgomery Heath
Volume 1 of the “Sherlock Holmes – The Stage Plays” series

The mystery that started it all… now adapted for the stage.

A murdered American. A message scrawled in blood. A wedding ring, a poisoned pill—and the world’s most famous detective at the beginning of his legend.

Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet – A Stage Play is a faithful, dynamic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s first Holmes novel, now brought to life in a fully performable two-act stage script by playwright Montgomery Heath.

This adaptation remains true to the original 1887 classic while shaping it for modern theatrical performance. With rich period atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and a strong emotional core, this script captures both the intrigue of the mystery and the humanity of its characters.

✅ Perfect for:

• Theatre groups, drama schools, and amateur companies

• GCSE / A-Level drama departments

• Literature fans of Sherlock Holmes and classic British mysteries

• Readers of historical plays and adaptations

🎭 Inside you'll find:

• A complete two-act script adapted from the novel

• Authentic Victorian dialogue with modern stage clarity

• Detailed scene settings, cues, and transitions

• A character list with doubling suggestions

• Ideal performance length: 75–90 minutes

🔍 The Story

Dr. John Watson, a wounded army surgeon, returns from Afghanistan and meets the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes. When a man is found dead in a locked room in London with no visible wounds and the word “RACHE” written in blood on the wall, Holmes and Watson are thrust into a case of love, vengeance, and a long-buried secret stretching back to the American frontier.

⭐ The Beginning of a Theatrical Legacy

This is Volume 1 of Sherlock Holmes – The Stage Plays, a dramatic series faithfully adapted for the stage. Whether you're planning a performance or discovering the story in a new way, A Study in Scarlet is your essential starting point.

Bring Holmes to your stage. The game is afoot.