British actor Roger Llewellyn's portrayal of the master detective is nothing short of phenomenal. He is without a question the reigning heir to the tradition of excellence established by past Holmesian greats: Gillette, Rathbone and Brett.
Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Mr. Llewellyn has played leading roles at the regional theatres throughout the U.K. as well as on London's West End. He was cast as Holmes following his performance as the villian in Revival of the Hound of the Baskervilles in Stoke-upon-Trent. He has also appeared in many films, including Louis Malle's last film, Damage, and the recent highly acclaimed adaption of Jane Austen's Persuasion. As Holmes, Mr. Llewellyn has earned accolades from over one hundred reviewers, many of whom were completely overtaken with the power of his performance. The show has played to standing ovations in England, Scotland and Wales, France, Canada and the Far East. It's U.S. premiere was in January 2001 at the annual gathering of the Baker Street Irrelulars.
"One of the finest, most fully realized one-person shows I have ever seen."
The Montreal Gazette
Holmes as you've always imagined him, but with a cutting sense of humor."
Sunday Express
"Llewellyn's captivating Holmes is faultless...dasing and dramatic..."
Southbend (Brighton) Evening News
"A riveting performance of a gripping script."
London Free Press
"Roger Llewellyn precisely embodies Sherlock, and is equally convincing as his bellicose, boozing father and the evil Moriarty...Conan Doyle would have approved."
(London) Time Out
"An impeccable and powerful actor, Llewellyn has mastered Holmes in a richly written play that is both bone-chilling and witty"
The (Kitchener) Record
