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The Sherlock Holmes Theater

By: Arthur Conan Doyle, Yuri Rasovsky
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis, Kristoffer Tabori, a Full Cast
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Blackstone Audiobooks is pleased to present the first audio recordings ever of the only two Holmes plays written by his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This new, specially commissioned production of the Hollywood Theater of the Ear stars Audie Award-winning readers Martin Jarvis (as Sherlock Holmes) and Kristoffer Tabori (as Dr. Watson).In Sherlock Holmes, the Napoleon of crime, Professor Moriarity, plots with would-be blackmailers to have Holmes killed. And the normally love-proof Holmes falls for an exceptional woman.

What is the secret of the shocking death of poor Enid's sister, whose dying words were, "the speckled band?" Only Holmes can find the answer and save a helpless girl from certain death in The Speckled Band.

When Holmes retired, it created a financial crisis for his friend Watson, who owes money to mobsters who want either their cash or his blood. The surprising upshot is: Ghastly Double Murder in Famed Detective's Flat, a one-act comedy by producer-director Yuri Rasovsky, here receiving its audiobook premiere.

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2005 Audie Award Winner, Audio Drama

"Rasovsky combines a talented cast, spot-on sound effects, and a rich musical score to achieve a stunning audio production. Every character, every cast member, every special effect, and every note of music merits applause." (AudioFile)
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Lovely to hear Kristoffer Tabori’s voice, but sadly this is so abysmally written! A total mockery of the characters - a gambling, wife-hating Watson, a jovial Holmes, and then there’s Mrs Hudson! Whoever plays her needs to quit acting for good! The worst Scottish accent ever, coupled with a ludicrous mockery of Scottish dialogue, rambling utter nonsense. “I’m awaaaaaaaaay to ma kitchen! Mr Holmes, yer something terrrrrrrrrible in bed!”
Yes, Watson’s utterly ridiculous phrase, “a bumping of the uglies” refers to the mad suggestion that Holmes & Mrs Hudson had an affair! This vile mess is a crime against Conan Doyle - and against decent writing!
Seriously, this is dross! Absolutely disgraceful dross!

Who on earth wrote this rubbish?!

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I have all the audible Sherlock Holmes full casts but this one is not for me. I listen to this only when I am in the mood for a change.

The actors are professional as you would expect from the great Martin Jarvis with good soundtrack.

These are excellent for what they are, just not for me. I prefer Clive Merrison & Sir John Gielgud who's performances are brilliant & actually take you back into the Victorian era. These however, do not.

Not bad but not Sherlock

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