The Engineer's Thumb - A One-Act Play
The Engineer's Thumb: A One-Act Play
Adapted from the Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle
A faithful one-act stage adaptation of Conan Doyle's classic tale, in which a young hydraulic engineer arrives at Sherlock Holmes's door maimed and shaken, recounting a night of terror at a sinister countryside mill that hides a dangerous criminal operation.
Written with table reads in mind rather than full staging, this script is easy to perform — no elaborate sets, costumes, or blocking needed. Just gather your cast and read. It's a great fit for drama clubs, school groups, Sherlock Holmes scion societies and clubs, or anyone who loves a good mystery.
Details: Runs about 10–12 minutes as a table read.
What you get: A downloadable PDF, ready instantly after purchase.