She thought she was locked "safely" in her own room, but pretty Julia Stoner is murdered. Her dying scream was: "The BAND—THE SPECKLED BAND!" This intriguing puzzle is handed to Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Visiting the ancient, decaying mansion where the tragedy occurred, Holmes warns that the elusive Speckled Band will soon strike again. A dangerous gypsy, an army officer, a sinister housekeeper, a humorous landlady (Mrs. Hudson), a vicious-looking seaman, and a whole gallery of intriguing characters (and terrific roles) add to the joy of producing and watching as this world-famous classic comes to life on your stage. Immensely entertaining, for young and old.

Dramatized by that master of the horror play, Tim Kelly, from Conan Doyle's world-famous story, the 2-act play is easy to produce and immensely entertaining for young and old. With a single interior setting, the play can be easily mounted, and many roles have been designed to accommodate the kind of flexible rehearsal schedule often necessary for theatres with volunteer actors. With slight variations the Victorian period can be adjusted—even as a "today" story.

Other Kelly adaptations: Bloody Jack, Dracula, Fall of the House of Usher, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jocko, Sweeney Todd, Tom Sawyer

Another Sherlock Holmes play: Lady Dither's Ghost

See also: Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem