By Mark Shanahan
Directed by Diana Holdridge
Performances: November 28 – December 20, 2025
Holiday Comedy
All Ages

Moriarty is dead, to begin with. And Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. But, when a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery! Ten actors take on the beloved characters of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens in this heartwarming and highly theatrical holiday treat for all ages!

Auditions will be cold readings from the script! British accents are necessary.
Play is a joyful and silly mix of A Christmas Carol and Sherlock Holmes! A dash of mystery and a ghost too!

PDF of script coming soon!

Sign Ups for Auditions Soon!

Needed:
Sherlock Holmes
Scrooge
3 men and 3 women to play a fabulous assortment of characters.

Characters:

Sherlock Holmes: The World’s Foremost Consulting Detective, in decline and feeling very gloomy.
Ebenezer Scrooge: Formerly a miser. One Christmas, Scrooge transformed into as good a man as the good old city ever knew (Also will be A Ghostly Voice)

All characters listed below to be played by 4 men & 4 women.

Dr. Timothy Cratchit: Tiny Tim, all grown up. (He did not die!). Now, a doctor at St. Bernard’s Hospital for Children. He speaks with a more refined accent than his sister.
Mr. Topper: The manager of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. A bit older, a bit pompous. Easily irritated. Supposedly a friend of Fred, Scrooge’s nephew.
Ralph Fezziwig: A nervous, wiry young man. The misfit member of a proud family. Engaged to Fannie.
Constable Bradstreet: A seemingly upstanding member of Scotland Yard.
Emma Wiggins: A good spirited and brave 13-year old, she is a former Baker Street Irregular.
Fan “Fannie” Gardner: Scrooge’s grandniece. A refined young woman, she works backstage at the theatre in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Engaged to Ralph Fezziwig.
Inspector Lestrade: Blustery, easily confounded member of Scotland Yard. He has grudging respect for Holmes.
Mrs. Windigate: A Scottish tavern-keeper and member of the Goose Club. Giggly, a whirlwind.
Dr. Watson: Sherlock Holmes’ best and most loyal friend.
Mrs. Dilber: Mr. Scrooge’s housekeeper of over 30 years. An emotional creature with a connection to the spiritual realm.
Henry Burke: An Irish candlemaker, an old friend of Mr. Scrooge.
Old Joe Brackenridge: The owner of Old Joe’s in Covent Garden. Gruff, a born salesman.
Caroler: A cheerful person in the street.
Elderly Woman: A London lady.
The Countess of Morcar: American. An old love of Holmes’ who also goes by another name, Irene Adler.
Martha Cratchit: Tough and a bit lower-class than her brother. She is as smart and observant as any detective she might happen to meet.
Mary Morstan: Watson’s elegant and brave wife.
Abigail “Abby” Fezziwig: Runs a business fattening geese for market. She is no-nonsense and direct, a proud member of the hard-working Fezziwig family.