Kate Hamill’s eccentric contemporary comedy makes its UK premiere at the Arcola Theatre Studio 1 from 28 November to 20 December 2025.
Visit Arcola Theatre if you’re looking for something a bit different this Christmas, as their raucous re-vamp of Britain’s most iconic detective duo takes to the stage.
From one of America’s most-produced playwrights comes Ms Holmes & Ms Watson – Apt. 2B, a whip-smart, darkly comic collision of classic mystery and modern mayhem, feminist force and queer chaos!
Kate Hamill reimagines Holmes and Watson as a fiercely funny, gloriously dysfunctional duo navigating post-pandemic London with sharp wits and banter. Packed with hijinks, high-stakes sleuthing and a bold feminist twist, this play dives headfirst into the chaos of contemporary Baker Street.
“An anarchic take on the world’s most famous detective duo – sharp, surprising, and full of invention: exactly the kind of theatre I love to make”
Sean Turner, Director
Stepping into Sherlock’s coat is the critically-acclaimed actor-comedian Lucy Farrett, best known for Julia Davis’ comedy Sally4Ever (HBO), joined by partner in crime Simona Brown (A24’s Dreaming Whilst Black), taking the role of Watson. Playing Lestrade/Elliot Monk, we have Tendai Humphrey Sitima, who has made recent waves in the National Theatre’s A Strange Loop, and Mrs Hudson/Irene Adler will be portrayed by Alice Lucy, best known for starring as Heidi in Mad Heidi, voted Top Five Action Films by The New York Times.
For Holmes devotees, comedy lovers and anyone who enjoys a clever caper with bite. This is Sherlock… just not as you know her.
Ms Holmes & Ms Watson – Apt. 2B plays in Arcola Theatre’s Studio 1 from 28 November to 20 December 2025, 7.30pm, Monday – Saturday. Saturday matinees at 3pm.
Tickets: £12 – £39 available
