Chemainus Theatre's 'Baskerville' aims to balance suspense and silliness
- Veteran Canadian director Roy Surette stages Baskerville, a comedic thriller featuring Sherlock Holmes, at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, with the show debuting on May 2, 2025.
- He adapted the play to balance mystery and comedy, drawing from Ken Ludwig's version that respects the original narrative.
- The production features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigating Sir Charles Baskerville's death and a ghostly hound legend on Devonshire moors.
- Surette said he and the team asked daily, "That is the question we've been asking every day," about blending suspense with humor.
- The show runs through June 1 and aims to engage audiences with a mix of intrigue and laughter, highlighting energetic performances including a female Dr. Watson.
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