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Murder, Mystery, Music, and Merriment meet on the Wells stage this holiday season with Mark Shanahan’s joyful and clever A Sherlock Carol. Moriarty is dead, to begin with, and Sherlock is a haunted man. But when a grown Tiny Tim comes knocking on his door asking for an investigation into the untimely death of Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery! Uncover the mystery through this jovial journey in one of the best places to be during the holiday season…Why the Wells Theatre, of course! It’s simply Elementary!

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A Sherlock Carol

Wells Theatre

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! Six actors take on the beloved characters of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens in this heartwarming and highly theatrical holiday treat for all ages!

San Jose Stage

The worlds of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle collide in this inventive holiday whodunit! Full of intrigue and suspense…with a helping of holiday cheer. When a grown-up Tiny Tim begs Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime. It is a dark and treacherous Christmas Eve, and once again the holiday is haunted by the spirits of the past, present, and future.

Arcade Theatre

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance.!

The 39 Steps

Virginia Stage Company

A mystery wrapped in a Christmas classic. When a grown-up Tiny Tim seeks help investigating the suspicious death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the case lands on the doorstep of the world’s most famous detective.

Blending the worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens, this clever holiday adventure sends Sherlock Holmes on a ghostly investigation filled with intrigue, humor, and festive surprises. The result is a theatrical treat that’s equal parts mystery, comedy, and Christmas spirit.

A Sherlock Carol 2026

A classic holiday mystery with a spirited twist. 

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! A witty, suspenseful, and heartwarming adventure filled with twists, laughs, and holiday cheer. Perfect for mystery lovers and Christmas traditionalists alike, this theatrical treat will leave you guessing—and glowing—all season long.

Actor, Director

Mark Shanahan

Events

Upcoming events

3 - 27 Dec, 2026

A Sherlock Carol 2026 · Virginia Stage Company

3 - 10 Dec, 2026

A Sherlock Carol ·

Past events

4 - 29 Dec, 2024

A Sherlock Carol · Virginia Stage Company

Nov 20 - Dec 15, 2024

A Sherlock Carol · San Jose Stage Company

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