Watson

Watson: The Final Problem

14th
August

2025

8.00pm

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Watson: The Final Problem

A solo performance by Tim Marriott, telling the Moriarty story from Watson’s perspective.

1894. Watson is alone. Sherlock Holmes and his beloved Mary are both gone. London seethes with false reports and rumour. It is time to set the record straight. So, Watson tells his tale, and the intrepid detectives must face their nemesis, the Napoleon of Crime, Professor Moriarty. But as Watson takes us on a journey across Europe to the Reichenbach Falls, is the game really over?

‘Impressive! A damn fine play’
★★★★★ Weekend Notes

‘A thrilling ride!’
★★★★★ InDaily

‘A great tale, well told’
★★★★★ Reviews Hub

‘Impeccable. Captivating acting, perfect!’
★★★★★ Stage Whispers

Watson: The Final Problem is created in collaboration with and directed by Bert Coules, the BBC’s Head Writer on adaptations of the Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, who says “Watson is often overlooked, but is more than Conan Doyle’s alter ego. Haunted by loss, deeply affected by the effects of war in Afghanistan, and appalled by dishonesty and falsehood, he is a remarkably poignant and contemporary character to bring to life on stage.”

90s sitcom star Tim Marriott played ‘Gavin’ in 7 seasons of the BBC sit-com The Brittas Empire. After a second career in education, he returned to the stage in 2018, travelling to festivals around the world with acclaimed PTSD play Shell Shock (Sunday Mail Best Solo Show, Adelaide Fringe) and Holocaust themed Mengele (Lustrum Award; NY Encore). Watson sold out fringe seasons at Edinburgh and Adelaide as well as at Brits Off Broadway in New York last year. Tim also wrote and performs in Appraisal, an annual work review that goes wrong, a sell out show at Edinburgh, London (Tabard) and New York (Theater 59E59).