MAY 1 - MAY 31 2026
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Sherlock Holmes vs Arsène Lupin - Brighton Fringe
Sherlock Holmes vs Arsène Lupin
A new drag crime caper pitting England’s famous consulting detective against France’s infamous gentleman burglar.

Arsène Lupin voyages across the Channel to challenge Sherlock Holmes, leaving Dr John Watson caught in the middle of a tug-of-war between these literary legends.

The Department of Ulterior Motives (DUM) returns to Brighton Fringe following their debut in 2025, an acclaimed adaptation of The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton, which was selected to be part of Sprint Festival with Camden People’s Theatre.

Cast & Creative Team

Sherlock Holmes - Maria Evans
Arsène Lupin - Chully Mullock
John Watson - Esther Dracott
Inspector Ganimard - Emma Howarth
Josephine Balsamo - Phaedra Danelli
Moriarty/Irene Adler - Michael Grant
Mrs Hudson - Alex Scarrott

Writer/Director - Samuel Masters
Movement Director - Ella Palmer
Production Manager - Anna Young

Reviews

A riotous whirlwind of activity... a most enjoyable romp!

- Broadway Baby (for The Man Who Was Thursday, DUM, 2025)

, ★★★★

Nothing short of immaculate... farce at its very best.

- Brighton Source (for The Man Who Was Thursday, DUM, 2025)

More than a tour-de-farce... you must see this.

- View From The Gods (for The Man Who Was Thursday, DUM, 2025)

Company: The Department of Ulterior Motives

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 110 mins

This event has an interval.

Venues: Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)Ironworks Studios (Studio A)

Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet

Step-free Access Step-free Access

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 12+ (Guideline)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

Loud Noises Loud Noises

May 16, 2026

2.00pm

Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)

Standard: £15

Conc: £14 paid

May 16, 2026

7.00pm

Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)

Standard: £15

Conc: £14 paid

May 19, 2026

7.30pm

Ironworks Studios (Studio A)

Standard: £15

Conc: £12 paid

May 20, 2026

7.30pm

Ironworks Studios (Studio A)

Standard: £15

Conc: £12 paid

May 21, 2026

7.30pm

Ironworks Studios (Studio A)

Standard: £15

Conc: £12 paid



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