The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast presents Brettcon 2024: 40th Anniversary Celebration

Hello friends! We at The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast are proud to bring you an event that has been a long time in the making. On April 24th 1984, Granada and ITV released the first episode of what became the definitive adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, starring the iconic Jeremy Brett. A series that still to this day is beloved by many around the world, with an actor who commands so many devoted followers. Thanks to the enduring popularity of the series and to our listeners (who are as fanatical about the show as us), we present Brettcon 2024: the 40th Anniversary Celebration. We are delighted to be able to bring you a day long event to celebrate this milestone anniversary, bringing cast, crew and fans together to mark this special occasion. Featuring Q&A Panels, meet and greets, exclusive merchandise, memorabilia and a one off special screening of The Blue Carbuncle! All profits from this event will be given to Mind UK, in the name of Jeremy Brett.

Event Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SBj8CU7etM

The event will be taking place at The Mayhew Theatre within Guildford County School in Guildford, a 10 minute walk from Guildford town centre, and well within reaching distance of local amenities. Address and transport details can be found further down this page.

We will announce all special guests as they are confirmed, as well as confirm the Q&A Panels and meet and greet opportunities including some special photo ops, which will be put on sale when confirmed. Please note that all guests attending our event are subject to their working commitments and health, and because of this guests can cancel their appearance.

Guests Announced so far:

David Carson - Director of The Blue Carbuncle, The Six Napoleons, The Resident Patient & The Musgrave Ritual

Betsy Brantley - Elsie Cubitt in The Dancing Men

Jack Klaff - The Hon. Philip Green in The Disappearance of Lady Francis Carfax

Kristoffer Tabori - Sir Henry Baskervilles in The Hound of the Baskervilles

Alistair Duncan - Dr Mortimer in The Hound of the Baskervilles

James Faulkner - Stapleton in The Hound of the Baskervilles

Alison Skilbeck - Annie Harrison in The Naval Treaty

Matthew Solon - John Hector MacFarlane in The Norwood Builder

Michael Carter - Godfrey Norton in A Scandal in Bohemia

Vernon Dobtcheff - Herr Mendelstam in The Six Napoleons

Esther Dean - Lead Costume Designer on the series, helming the costume team for 24 Episodes

Kayt Turner - Costume Designer for A Scandal in Bohemia, The Crooked Man, The Copper Beeches, The Norwood Builder, The Hound of the Baskervilles & Shoscombe Old Place

Ros Simmons - Catherine Cusack in The Blue Carbuncle

Amelda Brown - Jennie Horner in The Blue Carbuncle

John Bruce - Director of The Dancing Men, The Speckled Band, The Red-Headed League & The Second Stain

Patrick Lau - Director of The Man with the Twisted Lip & Shoscombe Old Place

John Gorrie - Director of The Bruce-Partington Plans

Gary Hopkins - Writer of The Devil's Foot, Shoscombe Old Place, The Mazarin Stone & The Golden Pince-Nez

The Family of Patrick Gowers - Musical Director throughout the series, his Daughter, Katherine, played violin on many episodes

And many more to be announced....

Dinner will also be included in all entry tickets, which will comprise of a fish & chips supper. Vegetrarians, vegans and all dietary requirements will be catered for also.

Venue Address
Mayhew Theatre
County School
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 4LU

How to get here:

By Car: The school is situated just outside the Guildford city centre, and is best accessed via the A3(M). Using sat navs, the above address should take you straight to the site. There is a limited amount of parking on site, about 37 spaces, but there is on road parking in the roads surrounding the school, as well as local car parks in the centre of Guildford which is a small walk away.

By Train: Guildford train station is approximately a 10 minute walk away, and can be reached via twice hourly trains from Waterloo station if coming from London.

By Bus: The Farnham Road Hospital stop is situated metres from the main reception as is serviced by number 8, 18, 46 and 65 bus.

By Bike: Whether you’ve got Palmer tyres with longitudinal stripes or Dunlop’s with a patch on the outer cover, just follow to the cattle tracks across the moors.

By Hansom Cab: Unfortunately, these stopped running early last century and will be unable to be accessed. Please look for an alternative mode of transport.

All questions can be directed to contact@sherlockpodcast.com. Please follow our social media for all the latest updates on the event.

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Terms and conditions: 

** Tickets purchased are for entry to the event only. This does not include accommodation, transportation costs, drink or food.

** VIP tickets will include the following: priority seating (first few rows) to all Q&A panels with unreserved seating, priority seating to the screening behind all invited guests with unreserved seating, free merchandise and one special photo op free TBD.

** Tickets are non-refundable except in the case that the event is cancelled completely.

** Some speakers may charge additional fees for autographs or photos (not included with admission).

** The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast accepts no responsibility for any injuries sustained whilst at the event.

** Any person or persons causing trouble, or being abusive to guests or other attendees will be asked to leave.

** Tickets cannot be exchanged or re-sold.

** This is a not-for-profit fan event and is not affiliated with Granada Television or ITV PLC.