Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé

by David MacGregor

Full-length. London. June, 1897. It's the day before Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and her son, the playboy Prince of Wales, arrives at 221B Baker Street pursued by anarchist assassins. Coincidentally, the greatest chef in the world, Auguste Escoffier, also arrives at 221B, his career about to be shattered by blackmail and scandal. Can Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler save the life of the heir to the British...

Full-length. London. June, 1897. It's the day before Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and her son, the playboy Prince of Wales, arrives at 221B Baker Street pursued by anarchist assassins. Coincidentally, the greatest chef in the world, Auguste Escoffier, also arrives at 221B, his career about to be shattered by blackmail and scandal. Can Holmes, Watson, and Irene Adler save the life of the heir to the British crown and the reputation of the master chef? And can they unmask the criminal genius behind both of these sinister conspiracies? This action-filled tale of royal debauchery, priceless gems, and gourmet food will provide Dr. Watson with the material for Sherlock Holmes's most bizarre and tastiest case.

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    Great fun! The roles provide maximum fun for the audience and the actors. Lots of activity, intrigue, and great wit, all perfectly in keeping with the Holmes brand. The visuals are strong on the page, creating a wonderful sense of place, time, and adventure.

    Great fun! The roles provide maximum fun for the audience and the actors. Lots of activity, intrigue, and great wit, all perfectly in keeping with the Holmes brand. The visuals are strong on the page, creating a wonderful sense of place, time, and adventure.

    ”
SHERLOCK HOLMES - Consulting detective in his 30s-50s.
DR. JOHN WATSON - Physician and author in his 30s-50s.
IRENE ADLER - Adventuress in her 30s-50s (although strictly speaking, "A Scandal in Bohemia" has her born in 1858).
MARIE CHARTIER - Adventuress in her late 20s-30s.
AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER - Chef, 50 years old (although leeway on either side of this age is fine). He has a large moustache.
ALBERT EDWARD (BERTIE) - Prince of Wales, 55 years old (although leeway on either side of this age is fine). A stout, well-fed man, he has a beard and moustache.

Production History

  • Community Theater, New Plymouth Repertory Society (New Plymouth, New Zealand), 2024
  • Community Theater, Sullivan Theater (Baton Rouge, LA), 2024
  • Professional, The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 2021
  • Professional, The Purple Rose Theatre (Chelsea, MI), 2019

Awards

  • Best New Script
    Encore Michigan Wilde Awards
    Winner
    2020
  • Best Comedy
    Encore Michigan Wilde Awards
    Winner
    2020