OCTAGON Theatre’s delightfully whimsical take Sherlock Holmes’ most famous case is just what the doctor ordered.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle eerie murder mystery tale is given a frightfully hilarious makeover in this three handed play, performed by truly superb ensemble, which between them take on 14 roles ­— and that does not included when they play themselves.

Confused ­— don’t be.

This production brings together drama, laughs, interaction with the audience ­— essentially everything we have been missing as theatres went dark during the pandemic.

Under the playful eye of artistic directer Lotte Wakeham, this play is the perfect big production to stage after what has been a tough 18 months.

There are laughs a minute with slapstick comedy, brilliantly delivered repartee and a instantly likeable cast, who carry this play off with aplomb ­— with audiences simply loving this glorious parody of the classic detective story.

The chemistry between Reuben Johnson, Simon Kane and Polly Lister who play Holmes, Dr Watson and Sir Baskerville ­— and many other roles beside ­— which carry off this fast paced production.

Reuben is impressive as Holmes as he is Stapleton, and what a master of accents, a very talented actor, Simon’s comic timing is spot on and Polly Lister’s acting is just a joy to watch.

Of course as brilliant as the plot line is, it certainly does lend itself to comic interpretation.

For the crime fighting duo find themselves in the heart of Dartmoor as they are asked to unravel the mystery surrounding the ultimately death of Sir Charles Baskerville. With rumours of a cursed giant hound on the loose, they must act fast to save Sir Charles Baskerville, the last remaining heir.

Quick costume changes do not detract from the play, instead it adds to flavour of this show which really is British comedy at its best.

The Hound of the Baskervilles runs until Saturday, August 7.