Following a string of award-winning and critically acclaimed productions, the team behind The Old Joint Stock Theatre is heading back outdoors for Summer 2026 with a brand-new open-air theatrical adventure: Sherlock Holmes and the Bitter of the Baskervilles: An Untapped Tale. The show is written by Adam Meggido, co-creator/director of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, the first improvised show ever to win an Olivier Award.
After the success of last summer’s charming open-air tour of Wind in the Willows, the Old Joint Stock’s in-house theatre company returns with a fresh mystery packed with intrigue, comedy, live music, and razor-sharp wit, all performed in pub gardens and outdoor venues across the UK.
Sherlock Holmes and the Bitter of the Baskervilles: An Untapped Tale invites audiences to step into a world of mystery and deduction as the legendary detective tackles a thrilling new case filled with twists, turns, suspicious characters, and clever revelations. Set against the backdrop of atmospheric summer evenings, audiences can enjoy an unforgettable night of outdoor theatre with a drink in hand.
The production continues The Old Joint Stock’s commitment to creating ambitious, accessible theatre experiences that bring bold storytelling directly to audiences in unique and intimate settings.
Emily Susanne Lloyd, Director, comments:
“After the incredible response to Wind in the Willows last summer, we knew we wanted to create another outdoor experience that felt theatrical, playful, and completely immersive. Sherlock Holmes is the perfect next step for us, it’s packed with humour, suspense, and larger-than-life characters, whilst still allowing us to create something intimate and exciting in pub gardens across the country. We can’t wait to bring this hilarious and mysterious adventure to audiences this summer.”
CAST
Will Batty (@willbattyactor)
Will Hamilton
Imogen Vickers (@vickersimogen)
David Haller (@davidhaller29)
CREATIVE TEAM
Adam Meggido – Writer (@ameggido)
Emily Susanne Lloyd – Director (@emilysusannelloyd_insta)
James Edge – Producer (@jamesedge24)
Gaby Ball – Musical Director (@gabrielleball__)
Jonathan Brown – Designer & Builder (jonbrownink)
Adam Robertson – Company Stage Manager
Liam Alexandru – Marketing & Media (@liam_alexandru / @PerroLocoPro)
TOUR DATES
Saturday 25 July 2026 – The Manor House Gloucestershire
Sunday 26 July 2026 – Baraset Barn, Stratford upon Avon
Tuesday 28 July 2026 – The Bear of Rodborough
Wednesday 29 July 2026 – Windmill
Friday 31 July 2026 – Mayfly
Saturday 1 August 2026 – Bull Hotel
Sunday 2 August 2026 – New Forest
Monday 3 August 2026 – Alice Lisle
Tuesday 4 August 2026 – Cams Mill
Wednesday 5 August 2026 – Duke Of Kent
Sunday 9 August 2026 – Princess Royal
Monday 10 August 2026 – Frog & Wicket
Tuesday 11 August 2026 – Six Bells
Wednesday 12 August 2026 – Bel & The Dragon Wendover
Friday 14 August 2026 – Kingswood Arms
Sunday 16 August 2026 – Forester
Monday 17 August 2026 – Bull Inn
Tuesday 18 August 2026 – Links Tavern
Wednesday 19 August 2026 – White Buck Inn
Thursday 20 August 2026 – Ship Inn Havant
Friday 21 August 2026 – Mill
Saturday 22 August 2026 – Moat House, Alcester
Monday 24 August 2026 – Hampshire Hog
Tuesday 25 August 2026 – Fox & Hounds
Wednesday 26 August 2026 – Bel & The Dragon Cookham
Thursday 27 August 2026 – Plough Inn
Friday 28 August 2026 – Bel & The Dragon, Churt
Tickets: https://fullers-presents-sherlock.designmynight.com/