BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / An Afternoon with Mark Gatiss (11th Nov @ the Criterion, London)

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** October 19, 2012 10:18 am

http://sherlockology.tumblr.com/post/33840190274/the-game-is-on-an-afternoon-with-mark-gatiss

THE GAME IS ON - AN AFTERNOON WITH MARK GATISS & FRIENDS
The Game Is On! Spend an afternoon with Mark Gatiss & Friends in support of London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard.

Actor and writer Mark Gatiss will host an exclusive fundraiser on Sunday 11th November (3:00 pm at The Criterion Theatre, London) in support of London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard. The Game Is On: An Afternoon with Mark Gatiss & Friends will feature a Q&A session with Mark and special guests from his career working on hit shows such as BBC1’s ‘Sherlock’. Fans will have the opportunity to participate by submitting questions via email in advance to thegameison@llgs.org.uk.

The Game Is On will raise funds for the charity’s information and support services to the LGBT community, which include a free and confidential telephone helpline, instant messaging and email support.

Laura Skedgell from London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard said: “We’re delighted to present this Q&A event hosted by our Patron, Mark Gatiss. It promises to be an unmissable afternoon of entertainment for fans of Mark and his cult shows, which will help us to continue to support the LGBT community on issues from coming out to going out and everything in between.�

Tickets for The Game Is On cost £20-£40 and are available from Ticket Master.

**Posted by NW16XE** October 19, 2012 10:27 am

I believe my company has a British subsidiary...obviously I need to transfer to London and stop missing these things. It's good to see the Sherlock cast using their popularity to support good causes.

**Posted by Ivy** October 19, 2012 11:13 am

Finally here ;) I thought about posting it yesterday. That's the thing Ian talked about. Unfortunately I live in the wrong country. I hope there will be videos.

**Posted by tobeornot221b** October 19, 2012 5:27 pm

And here's the guest list:
http://sherlockology.tumblr.com/post/33900042015/game-is-on-guests

**Posted by Mattlocked** October 19, 2012 5:35 pm

NW16XE wrote:
I believe my company has a British subsidiary...obviously I need to transfer to London and stop missing these things. It's good to see the Sherlock cast using their popularity to support good causes.

**Posted by SusiGo** October 19, 2012 5:46 pm

"It's good to see the Sherlock cast using their popularity to support good causes."

It's wonderful how they use their enormous popularity for helping people in need. And here's another one I found on Twitter:

Sherlockology � @Sherlockology
UK: #MartinFreeman will be lending his support to #StandUpToCancer tonight on Channel 4, 19:30BST: http://bit.ly/QwB3Hm Thanks @Casablankaaa

**Posted by hepzibah** October 20, 2012 3:08 pm

Hm, looks like everyone except Benny is making an appearance. I wonder if they will have a surprise guest and just haven't mentioned it (him) to prevent riots of fangirls.LOL Must tweet Gatiss to ask.

**Posted by Davina** October 23, 2012 7:05 pm

This event is now sold out.

**Posted by besleybean** October 23, 2012 7:10 pm

I think Benedict will be in America then.
In fact I'm certain he will be,as there is no way he would have missed supporting this cause.

**Posted by Davina** October 23, 2012 7:34 pm

He's off to carry on filming Osage County so busy boy, as usual.

**Posted by besleybean** October 23, 2012 7:35 pm

In fact apparently he's flown out already...spotted at Heathrow.

**Posted by Davina** October 23, 2012 7:36 pm

Not that people are stalking him or anything! Lol!

**Posted by besleybean** October 23, 2012 7:42 pm

Well spotting is different to stalking...tho I've never done either!

**Posted by JaneCo** October 25, 2012 5:04 pm

Is anyone going ?

**Posted by besleybean** October 25, 2012 5:07 pm

Would love to, but can't.

**Posted by Davina** November 5, 2012 3:01 pm

Just seen it announced that Andrew Acott has had to drop out of appearing at this event due to filming commitments.

**Posted by besleybean** November 5, 2012 4:33 pm

Shame.

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** November 5, 2012 9:24 pm

I literally can't believe how epic this has become....

When I first saw it I thought it was only Mark Gatiss, because the guest list hadn't been announced yet. My thoughts were - looks good, but can't really afford it at the moment....lksdglkjsdlkgjsdlkgjkl OH MY GOD...if I'd have known then that all those people would be going too....I would have spent ALL MY MONEY on a damn ticket....DAMN IT DAMN IT!!!!

*insert face palm smilie*

**Posted by besleybean** November 5, 2012 9:27 pm

Twitter folk were saying to follow Gay Switchboard as they may be going to release more tickets...I think a few folk were offering tickets,too.
Major disappointment about Andrew, but yes, still an incredible line up- and SUCH a good cause.
Shame I'm up here!

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** November 5, 2012 9:56 pm

Oooh...thanks for the heads up...will be following Twitter very closely in the next few days.