Take a look inside rehearsals for the upcoming Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas, a festive murder-mystery comedy with songs by Tim Rice and Howard Goodall. The production plays plays its first festive London season at Alexandra Palace Theatre from 24 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.
Coming to Alexandra Palace Theatre this festive season is a new take on an old favourite. Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas arrives at the North London venue fro 24 November, with Bo Poraj (Miranda) as Sherlock Holmes and Olivier Award nominee Marc Antolin (The Producers) as Dr Watson. Take a look at newly released images of the cast in rehearsals ahead of their London debut.
Written by Humphrey Ker (Saturday Night Live UK) and David Reed (Daddy Issues), the story follows the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he uncovers a chilling connection between a spate of West End performers dropping dead mid-scene and the twelve days of Christmas. With the body count rising and time running out, Sherlock must catch the killer before the next murder, but will this be the case that finally brings down the great detective?
Book tickets for Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas here
Photos: The cast of Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas in rehearsals
Alexandra Palace Theatre, London
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