Houston’s Classical Theatre Company has announced it is postponing The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes that was supposed to open next week.

According to a press release Monday, the problem involved “venue scheduling” which in the fine tradition of Arthur Conan Doyle, should be mysterious enough for everyone — along with the notation that that “more information on th venue and specifics on the production will be forthcoming.”

The new production dates are February 4-22.

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