Everyone knows I love my food, also anyone who knows me knows I love fancy dress, Ashley also is a big Sherlock Holmes fan, so when the opportunity arose for us to dress up and have dinner and a show in the theme of Sherlock Holmes "hound of the Baskervilles" Obviously we jumped at the chance.
There are not many photos of the evening as it was participation theatre it was not really in keeping with the theme and atmosphere to be snapping photos.
We were gradually given details as the weeks went on from booking, such as dress code menu etc, but the location remained a secret until a week before the event.
The venue was in London not far from London bridge station.
Upon arrival it was nice to see so many people dressed in various Victorian costumes
and really getting into the spirit of things.
We were sat at a table with 4 other people. there was a set menu which I am normally a bit weary of as I have been to dinner before with people who are very fussy and lack of choice can sometimes cause more drama than the show, but luckily Ashley is not fussy.
The lights went out and the scene was set, with the actors sitting at the tables and engaging the audience in the plot to solve the case of the hound of the Baskervilles. Even the musicians moved through the audience while playing.
It was absolutely hammering down outside that day and somehow the sound of the ran battering the roof helped set the scene
In between each act a course was served, they catered well for differing dietary needs, we were at the awkward table with 2 vegetarians a Vegan and Gluten free which became a standing joke with the table every time they brought a course out as we were both "normal" dinners but luckily this was taken in jest.
I did manage to get a quick picture of the main course which was a lovely pie with roasted vegetables, but for me the best dish was the kedgeree which I had never had before and have since tried to replicate at home.
Each actor played multiple characters throughout which was very well done and kept us all engaged and thoroughly entertained.
A lovely way to spend a rainy evening in London and we would happily do again.