August 15 - 29, 2025
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Two legendary detectives. One haunting mystery. And a truth buried deep in the shadows of love and betrayal.
Sherlock Holmes senses something is amiss—not just in the case, but in the heart of his trusted companion, Dr. John Watson. The object of Watson’s affections is Lily Berenger, a captivating woman who begs Holmes and Watson to protect her and her husband from a looming, unnamed threat. But as danger draws near, what begins as a mission of protection twists into a tangled web of deception, desire, and murder. With emotions running high and loyalties tested, Holmes and Watson find themselves on opposite sides of a chilling case—one that ends in heartbreak and an unsolved question that refuses to die.
Decades later, Hercule Poirot receives a cryptic request from a mysterious client in need of protection. When that client is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Poirot—joined by his loyal friend Hastings—is pulled into an investigation that feels eerily familiar. As he digs deeper, the past begins to resurface, and a connection to Holmes’s long-cold case emerges.
Now, as clues from two timelines begin to intertwine, Poirot must navigate a labyrinth of secrets, where nothing is as it seems—and where the key to the truth may lie in the unsolved mystery that haunted Holmes to his dying day.
Show Length: 1 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Rating: PG
Seating: Choose your seats when you purchase your tickets.
Handicap Accessible
Cast
Matty Montes
Matty Montes (Dr. John Watson/Hercule Poirot) is originally from the D.C. area and now based in North Carolina. He was nominated for Best Actor by the MTA for his performance in Jekyll and Hyde, which also won Best Musical. Recently, he served as music director and conductor for Lizzie. Matty is an experienced guitarist and regular pit musician, performing with Queen City Concerts, Lee Street Theatre, Davidson Community Players, and other theaters across the Charlotte area. He’s excited to be part of Holmes/Poirot and to bring these iconic characters to life.
Abby Leichman
Abby, is super excited to be back on the Lee street stage! You may have previously seen her in Legally Blonde as Vivienne. She also most recently was Margot in Bright Star (Davie County Arts Counsil) and Chris in Rumors (Piedmont Players) She also is a director, where she directed Moana Junior here in 2022! She is a theatre arts teacher at North Rowan High School where she just directed Beauty and the Beast Junior. When she’s not on stage she loves to spend time with her husband Kevin and their fur babies! She hopes that you all enjoy the show!
Jonathan E. C. Wallace
Jonathan E. C. Wallace is happy to be back on stage at Lee St Theatre and is thankful to all the staff, volunteers, and supporters that allow this theater to thrive. Jonathan was recently seen in Rumors, November, andHow I Learned to Drive. Past credits also include Wait Until Dark, and The Play That Goes Wrong. Jonathan sends his love and appreciation to his supporting cast at home, which includes his co-star Lane, and ensemble members Leo, Oliver, and Annabelle.
Lauren Newell
Lauren Newell is excited to be back onstage at Lee Street Theatre in Holmes/Poirot. She teaches theatre at Corvian Community High School, where she has directed shows such as Matilda Jr., Clue, The Wizard of Oz and Sense and Sensibility. Lauren also works as a travel agent and loves exploring new places whenever she gets the chance. Whether in the classroom, on stage, or abroad, she’s passionate about storytelling and is grateful to be part of this fun and unique production.
Marc Anderson
Returning to Lee Street for the first time in 8 years, Marc Anderson is ecstatic to bring the roles of Georges Conneau and Jack McQueen to life! When not on stage, the father of two can be found at the local comic shop playing Magic the Gathering or Dungeons & Dragons.
Ryan Miles
Ryan Miles is an actor and an award winning director from Charlotte NC. He started when he was in high school and in local community theaters. As a director he has done a plethora of short films. He directed OUR TOWN, WAIT UNTIL DARK, and MISERY at Lee Street Theater. He is most know for his work on DRACULA (Renfield), MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS (Victor Flemming), and AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (Detective Willam Blore) as well as worked on films such as HUNGER GAMES, IRON MAN 3, YOU ARE HERE, and on the BANSHEE, and HOMELAND series. He thanks his family for their amazing support and Lee street for this wonderful opportunity.
Tori Carpenter
Tori Carpenter is a high school theatre teacher at A.L. Brown High School, where she spends her days providing educational theatre opportunities- her greatest passion. She also serves on the Board of Directors at Lee Street Theatre. Some of her favorite past roles include Enid in Legally Blonde and Lady Beaconsfield in Jekyll & Hyde, both at Lee Street. Tori would like to thank her husband, JC Carpenter, for his unwavering love and support.