The Community Players Present Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B In Concord

The play is a modern-day mystery comedy based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Community Players of Concord will stage Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B, a mystery comedy based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, at the Concord City Auditorium from February 13 to 15. The production centers on modern-day roommates Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson as they investigate a series of mysteries while confronting a shared adversary.

Why it matters

The play offers a fresh take on the iconic Sherlock Holmes character by making the lead detective a woman, and pairing her with a female Dr. Joan Watson. The production highlights the chemistry between the two lead characters and honors the original Conan Doyle stories while bringing them into the modern day.

The details

Directed by Vicky Sandin, the play features Suzanne Watts as Sherlock Holmes and Julia Kehr as Joan Watson. The cast also includes Travis Laughlin, Heather MacFadden, Linda Pilla, Karen Braz, and Griffin Stuart. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 15.

  • The Community Players of Concord will stage Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B from February 13 to 15, 2026.
  • Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 15.

The players

The Community Players of Concord

A local theater group that will be staging the production of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B.

Vicky Sandin

The director of the production, who has previously directed 'The Odd Couple — Female Version' and 'Pride and Prejudice' for the Community Players.

Suzanne Watts

The actress portraying the lead role of Sherlock Holmes, who has previously appeared in 'Gods of Comedy' and 'The 39 Steps'.

Julia Kehr

The actress portraying the role of Joan Watson, who has appeared in 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'The 39 Steps'.

Kate Hamill

The playwright who wrote the play Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B, which is a modern-day mystery comedy based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.

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What they’re saying

“I have been a Sherlock Holmes fan since I was a teen, and Kate Hamill's take on the iconic character honors the original text by planting some nuggets from Conan Doyle's stories in her script while maintaining Sherlock's basic character and deductive genius.”

— Vicky Sandin, Director (Patch.com)

“The two leads — Suzanne Watts as Holmes and Julia Kehr as Watson — layer these characters with comic timing and a humanity that is difficult to achieve in a comedy.”

— Vicky Sandin, Director (Patch.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the performances of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt. 2B are available for purchase online at communityplayersofconcord.org. The box office will open 90 minutes before each performance.

The takeaway

The Community Players of Concord are bringing a fresh, modern take on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories to the stage, with a female lead detective and her female counterpart, Dr. Joan Watson. This production highlights the enduring appeal of the Sherlock Holmes character while offering a unique perspective that honors the original stories while updating them for a contemporary audience.