Northwestern College will present “Squirrelock Holmes: The Musical” in the Allen Black Box Theatre on October 2, 3, 9 and 10. Friday shows start at 7 p.m., and Saturday performances begin at 4 p.m.

The show follows an absent‑minded detective and her sibling as they try to track down missing sunflower seeds, meeting a variety of backyard creatures along the way. “Young audiences will delight in Squirrelock and Wantsome’s interviews with creatures from crows to garden gnomes on their pun‑filled pursuit to solve this backyard mystery.”

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets go on sale September 18 at nwciowa.edu/tickets or through the box office at 712‑707‑7098.

In addition to the four public performances, the cast of 15 will perform weekday matinees throughout October and November for local schoolchildren and homeschooled students. Approximately 3,000 area students are expected to attend.