
by Kate Hamill
Directed by Elizabeth Elkins Newcomer
Ms. HOLMES
& Ms. WATSON
- Apt 2B
Forget everything you thought you knew about Baker Street. In this razor-sharp, darkly comic re-imagining, playwright Kate Hamill transforms Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective duo into a pair of modern-day, female roommates navigating a post-pandemic world. Sherlock Holmes—brilliant, eccentric, and emotionally aloof—teams up with the pragmatic and empathetic Joan Watson. Together, they form a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple, solving crimes and confronting villains who always seem one step ahead.
This fast-paced, highly theatrical escapade offers a bold feminist lens on the classic detective story, blending physical comedy, witty dialogue, and contemporary themes. As Holmes and Watson unravel mysteries, they also explore issues of gender dynamics, the digital age, and the complexities of human connection. It's a thrilling ride that challenges conventions and celebrates the power of reinvention.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday August 28th and Friday August 29th - COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY PREVIEW NIGHTS, all tickets only $25
Saturday August 30th - OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION - join us for pre-show drinks and a post-show champagne toast with small bites and sweet treats!
Friday September 5th - LADIES NIGHT - grab your girls and join us for a pre-show/intermission cash bar starting at 6:30pm.
Saturday September 6th - CASH BAR - join us for a pre-show/intermission cash bar starting at 6:30pm.
Sunday September 7th - POST-SHOW CAST TALKBACK - see the show and stay after for a lively conversation with the cast.
Friday September 12th - DATE NIGHT - grab your honey and join us for a pre-show/intermission cash bar starting at 6:30pm.
Saturday September 13th - CASH BAR - join us for a pre-show/intermission cash bar starting at 6:30pm.
Performances are at Marquette Theater at Loyola University.
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt 2B is generously supported by