Sherlock Holmes: The Case of The Jersey Lily 

Theatre Crossing’s production, recently seen at the Jericho Arts Centre,  draws on the creations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as some real-life Victorian personalities, to provide a very satisfying evening of entertainment that is fun for both the actors and the audience. 

Solid performances by Brent Fidler, Tim Bissett and Corina Akeson respectively as Holmes, Dr. Watson and Lily Langtry (the actress of the play’s title known as “The Jersey Lily”) were complemented by a suitably menacing Professor Moriarty portrayed by Bill Croft.  For me the high point was Seth Little’s delicious turn as Oscar Wilde, scattering witticisms in his path while, at the same time, surreptitiously scribbling down the pearls that fall from Holmes’ lips for incorporation as his own in future works.

A bouquet to all concerned.