2021 / 2022 UK TOUR PROMOTER PACK - Blackeyed Theatre

 
	
  
                                 2021 / 2022 UK TOUR
                                  PROMOTER PACK
       Blackeyed Theatre s www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk s adrian@blackeyedtheatre.co.uk s 07766 681943

Production Details

Blackeyed Theatre
Presents

The World Premiere of

Sherlock Holmes:
The Valley Of Fear
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Adapted by Nick Lane

September 2021 – April 2022 UK Tour
Following the huge success of Blackeyed Theatre’s 2018
production of The Sign Of Four, the great detective is back in
another gripping tale, The Valley Of Fear. Crammed full of
adventure, mystery and of course one or two rather brilliant
deductions, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fabulous final Sherlock
Holmes novel is brought to life in this spectacular new stage
adaptation.

A mysterious, coded message is received, a warning of
imminent danger, drawing Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr
Watson into a tale of intrigue and murder stretching from 221B
Baker Street to an ancient moated manor house to the bleak
Pennsylvanian Vermissa Valley. Faced with a trail of bewildering
clues, Holmes begins to unearth a darker, wider web of
corruption, a secret society and the sinister work of one
Professor Moriarty.

Don’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s stunning world premiere
of Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear. Original live music,
stylish theatricality and magical story-telling combine
for an unforgettable theatrical experience. The game’s afoot!

Production Style
Designed to appeal to mainstream theatre audiences and
supported with the very highest quality marketing, Sherlock
Holmes: The Sign of Four will be performed by a cast of six in an
exciting ensemble performance style, using original live music,
stylish theatricality and engaging story-telling to create a fresh,
accessible theatrical experience.

Target Audience
UK theatre-goers have an almost insatiable appetite for Sherlock
Holmes. Building on the fascination for the famous detective
developed by TV series such as Sherlock and Elementary, as
well as the numerous movie adaptations, this production will
have a wide appeal, including:
   •   Audiences of thrillers and murder mysteries.
   •   Lovers of period dramas, romances and classic
       adaptations.

Blackeyed Theatre

                                                             Reviews of Sherlock Holmes:
“One of the most innovative,                                      The Sign Of Four
audacious companies working
in contemporary English                                            ★★★★★
                                                            “EXCITING AND INCREDIBLY
theatre” The Stage                                                ENTERTAINING”
Blackeyed Theatre has been creating exciting,               - THE SUSSEX NEWSPAPER
sustainable theatre throughout the UK since 2004.
We have taken our work to over a hundred different                 ★★★★★
theatres across England, Scotland and Wales.                      “OUTSTANDING”
Central to everything we do is our desire both to               - WEEKEND NOTES
challenge and engage artists and audiences. As a
company that receives minimal funding, we are proof                ★★★★★
that commercially successful theatre can still be         “A MASTERCLASS IN ALL THINGS
innovative and can still surprise. We believe that only            THEATRICAL”
by balancing a desire to push artistic boundaries with         - LOVE SHREWSBURY
an appreciation of what audiences have a desire to
see do you create theatre that is truly sustainable,               ★★★★★
both commercially and artistically.
                                                                “A JOY TO WATCH”
We bring together artists with a genuine passion for              - PLAYS TO SEE
the work they produce, offering a theatrical
experience that’s both artistically excellent and                  ★★★★★
affordable.                                                       “FANTASTIC”
The company is resident at South Hill Park Arts               - WHAT'S GOOD TO DO
Centre in Bracknell, where we continue to create
accessible theatre that challenges expectations,                   ★★★★★
furthering our reputation as one of the UK’s leading       “HUGELY ENTERTAINING AND
touring theatre companies.                                          GRIPPING”
Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear will be                     - MIND THE BLOG
produced in association with South Hill Park Arts
Centre.
                                                                    ★★★★
                                                             “A GEM OF AN EVENING”
                                                                 - THEATRE NEWS
Nick Lane                                                           ★★★★
                                                              “VERY ENTERTAINING”
As former Associate Director and Literary Manager at             - REVIEWS HUB
Hull Truck Theatre (from 2006 to 2014), a company
with which he has had a long association, Nick has of               ★★★★
host of hugely successful adaptations to his name,         “A TENSE & ENGAGING ACTION
including Jane Eyre, Sherlock Holmes: The Sign Of            THRILLER FROM START TO
Four and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde                      FINISH”
(Blackeyed Theatre/Hull Truck/Theatre Mill), named
                                                                 - STAGE REVIEW
one of the twelve best regional theatre productions in
the UK in 2015.                                                     ★★★★
Other adaptations include The Wakefield Mysteries           “A DARK, GRIPPING STAGE
(Theatre Royal Wakefield), Frankenstein, Lady                    PRESENTATION”
Chatterley’s Lover (Hull Truck) and 1984 (Northern          - SHROPSHIRE WHAT'S ON
Broadsides), as well as a co-adaptation of Moby Dick
for Hull Truck with his friend John Godber.                         ★★★★
Original plays include The Derby McQueen Affair           “THOROUGHLY WELL ACTED BY A
(York Theatre Royal), My Favourite Summer (Hull             TALENTED ENSEMBLE CAST”
Truck), Me & Me Dad (Hull Truck) and many more.             - THE GUILDFORD MAGAZINE

 
Marketing Support

Blackeyed Theatre provides top quality marketing materials and support including:
   • Leaflets and posters up to 6-sheet size
   • Media Pack
   • Education Pack
   • High quality press and production photos
   • Video Trailer
   • A range of E-shot images
   • Advertising through national magazines, Ink Pellet and Teaching Drama
   • National press support through Chloe Nelkin Consulting
   • Interviews with Cast and Director
   • Value-adding activities, including post-show talks and workshops

Click on the links below below for examples of our video trailers:

https://youtu.be/mP58-1DdNLw                        https://youtu.be/7eiwlCWhRFQ

https://youtu.be/xbBqhDP-ev0                           https://youtu.be/sqrtZokf7S8

Booking Information
Available to book for weeks, split-weeks and 2 night-runs from 6 September to 4 December 2021,
and from 10 January to 2 April 2022.

Suitable for mid and mid/large scale theatres (Contact us for detailed technical requirements)
Get-in: 6 hours / Get-out: 1.5 hours / Same day get-in is possible.
The company will consist of six actors and one crew.
Running time 2 hours approx. (including interval)
Suitable for age 11+
See www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk for the latest details.

Contact Us
For terms and all other enquiries, please contact Adrian McDougall:
Blackeyed Theatre                     07766 681943               Adrian@blackeyedtheatre.co.uk
South Hill Park Arts Centre                                      www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk
Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA