Cirrus@Austlit

'Starring Hugh Parker as Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery unravels with the world premiere of The Mystery of the Valkyrie coming to QPAC in March 2023.

'Witness one of the most legendary characters of literature and screen come to life on stage with this new highly-anticipated Australian work.

'Journey back to 221B Baker Street with Holmes, Watson, Adler and Moriarty, as this fast-paced dramatic thriller explodes onto the Playhouse stage with spectacular staging and projections.

'Written and directed by the extraordinary Michael Futcher, this epic play will have you on the edge of your seat, until The Mystery of the Valkyrie is solved.

'1890’s London – renowned detective Sherlock Holmes, assisted by his trusted friend, Dr Watson, are thrown into a world that is not as it seems as they investigate the grisly murder of a scientist at Birlstone Manor. 

'What begins as a routine case for the famous sleuth, transforms into a dark web of intrigue, ultimately leading Holmes’ to an encounter with his greatest nemesis, - the infamous Professor Moriarty – a battle he must win. The game is afoot!' (Production summary)