Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
“Hamill’s adaptations of the classics are endlessly ingenious … whatever she decides to do, it will be worth seeing.” –The Wall Street Journal’s Playwright of the Year
Fast-paced and wonderfully farcical, this is the bold, feminist take on the iconic crime-fighting duo that you’ve been awaiting. It’s present-day Baker Street and female roommates Holmes and Watson careen from caper to caper. Eventually, they come face-to-face with a supervillain who seems to have all of the answers. Get ready for a quasi-dysfunctional, “Odd Couple” comedy that packs in non-stop laughs and pulls all the punches!
Developed at PCS’s JAW New Play Festival, 2021.
“Bloody good … if the classic characters are the heart of Apt 2B, then near-broad comedy is its soul.” –Black Bee Buzz
Kate Hamill and Vaishnavi Sharma in Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B at KCRep. Photo by Don Ipock.
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
- Written by Kate Hamill
- Adapted from the Stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Directed by Marissa Wolf
Wed, Feb 8, 2023
For the 7:30 p.m. performance of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
The People’s Party: BIPOC Affinity Nights are a mindful curation of an environment meant to center the experience of people who identify as part of the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) — dedicated to generating a space for BIPOC individuals to engage with the performance in ways that are authentic to them. All people who self-identify as BIPOC, and their guests, are specifically invited to attend. Though no one will be turned away, it is encouraged that folks outside of the BIPOC community join us on another night.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE TIMES*
Evenings
Wednesdays – Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m.
*Schedule may vary for some shows. Please check our season calendar to confirm.
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Audio Described
January 29, 2 p.m.
Sign Interpreted
February 2, 7:30 p.m.
Open Captioned
February 4, 2 p.m.
NOTE: Assistive listening devices are available for all performances.
We are committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to all of our patrons.
This production is recommended for ages 12 and up. It contains strobe lights, gunfire, theatrical haze and blood, and drug use.
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