SHERLOCK Holmes tackles a worldwide conspiracy in the latest CADOS production at Chorley Little Theatre.

In “The Final Problem” the famous detective is brought into the modern-world as he faces the threat of global terrorism and international criminals. Based on two Arthur Conan Doyle stories, the play sees Sherlock Holmes meet the mysterious Irene Adler and come face-to-face with the murderous Moriarty.

Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society is following up its hit 2013 play The Hound of the Baskervilles with a new production from the same team. That show won Best Director for Mark Jones, Best Play, Best Staging and Best Actor at the NODA awards for am dram groups.

Dave Reid returns to his award-winning role as Sherlock, with Siobhan Edge as his faithful housekeeper Mrs Hudson and Danny Almond as John Watson. As the play begins, Watson has just got married so Holmes finds himself getting restless and taking on ever more dangerous cases.

Given a job by his brother Mycroft (David Walker) he meets the mysterious Adler (Zoe Jones), before a deadly rendezvous at the Reichenbach Falls with Professor Moriarty (Ashley Hambrook).

The production takes audiences from London to the Swiss Alps as the case becomes more deadly.

Written and directed by Mark Jones, the production is full of thrills, surprises and humour – as you’d expect from the best Sherlock Holmes stories. With adult themes, it is suggested for ages 15 and over.

The play runs from Monday, June 15 until Saturday, June 20, with tickets £6 for the first three nights then £8. Book at Malcolm’s Musicland 01257 264362 or visit www.chorleytheatre.com