14/11/25

John Kearns stars in 'Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas'

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It’s Christmas in Victorian London but in the West End – where dreams come true and nothing bad ever happens – a flurry of performers are suddenly dying mid-scene. Scotland Yard rules out foul play…until the world’s greatest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, discovers an intriguing link to The Twelve Days of Christmas. The game is afoot! 

Racing against the clock to save French Hens, find Gold Rings and rescue Mother Goose, Sherlock plunges himself into mortal danger.  Will this really be the last stand for our hero, or will his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and rival hotshot detective Athena Faversham ensure he lives to consume another Christmas Pudding…? 

John Kearns stars as 'Inspector Lestrade' in this World Premiere comedy whodunnit featuring brand new songs by legendary musical theatre duo Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

A laugh-out-loud festive murder mystery, join us at 221b Baker St this Christmas for mischief, mayhem and a Partridge in a Pear Tree! 

For everyone aged 10 to 110! 

Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas runs from November 14 through to January 18 2026 at The Birmingham Rep.