SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS to transfer to London

Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 2 July, 2026, 16:41

Following a hugely successful run at Birmingham Rep, Humphrey Ker and David Reed's Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas is coming to Alexandra Palace for the festive season this year.

Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas at Birmingham Rep. Photo by Pete Le May

This festive whodunnit spoofs classic detective stories with an original story starring legendary detective Sherlock Holmes - with a Christmas twist. It's Christmas in Victorian London, and performers are suddenly dropping dead in the West End. Scotland Yard rules out foul play, but Sherlock Holmes uncovers a sinister connection between the murders and the famous holiday song, The Twelve Days of Christmas. With the body count rising and time running out, Sherlock must race to save French Hens, recover Gold Rings and rescue Mother Goose before the killer strikes again, accompanied by his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and brilliant rival Athena Faversham.

Directed by Philip Breen, this hilarious comedy premiered at Birmingham Rep last year with a production that featured songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, opening to rave reviews from critics. The full cast and creative team will be confirmed soon.

Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas will open in previews on 24 November 2026 and play until 17 January 2027, with a press night on 1 December 2026.