ROPLEY village hall will provide the venue next week for Ropley Dramatic Society’s autumn production of Hidden Meanings.

The one-act comedy by Michael Snelgrove will offer “fun and enjoyment for the whole family” on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21.

Rodney Carson’s obsession with Sherlock Holmes comes to fruition when he and his friend, George, are asked to provide the dramatic interlude at the Sherlock Holmes Society’s annual congress, playing the parts of Holmes and Watson respectively.

Events take a truly dramatic turn when George discovers the blood-stained body of Rodney’s financial director, Charles (dressed as Moriarty) in Rodney’s cupboard. Proudly acknowledging that he has murdered Charles, Rodney is piqued when no less than three others also make the claim. From there on, the plot twists and turns right up to a rather surprising conclusion!

In a departure from the norm, the play will be followed by supper and a quiz.

The play starts at 8pm and tickets, priced £12.50 (to include supper), are available from Carole Connell on 01962 773256 or via e-mail at [email protected].