Sherlock Holmes (play 1902 Grand Theatre, Leeds)
From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
Sherlock Holmes is a play in 4 acts written by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, arranged by Charles Frohman, performed from 28 april to 3 may 1902 at the Grand Theatre in Leeds, UK.
The ad mentioned : "Charles Frohman presents William Gillette in the greatest success of the London season, 'Sherlock Holmes,' direct from the eight months' run at the Lyceum Theatre, London, with the entire London company and the complete scenic production."
Cast
- Sherlock Holmes : William Gillette
- Doctor Watson : Percy Lyndal
- Professor Moriarty : W. L. Abingdon
- John Forman : Sydney Herbert
- James Larrabee : Ralph Delmore
- Sidney Prince : Harry Paulton Jr.
- Madge Larrabee : Alida Cortelyou
- Alice Faulkner : Amy Betteley
- Mrs. Faulkner : Gertrude Young
Probably same cast than before for the others:
- Sir Edward Leighton : Thomas A. Braidon
- Count Von Stahlburg : Walter Sealby
- Alfred Bassick : Henry Harmon
- Jim Craigin : Griffiths Evans
- Thomas Leary : Henry J. Hadfield
- "Lightfoot" McTague : Harold Eaton
- John : Soldene Powell
- Parsons : Frank D. Pengelly
- Billy : Henry McArdle
- Therese : Louise Collins
- Mrs. Smeedley : Claire Pauncefort
Reviews
- Leeds Theatres — 'Sherlock Holmes' & Mr. Gillette (The Leeds Mercury, 29 april 1902)
- "Sherlock Holmes" in Leeds (The Yorkshire Evening Post, 29 april 1902)
