For the first time ever, Inspector Barnaby and his trusty sidekick, Sergeant Troy, will take to the stage in Guy Unsworth’s adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, based on the book by Caroline Graham, The Killings at Badger’s Drift, and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3Media International.
The tour will open at Richmond Theatre on 24 October and will tour through to April 2026.
Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders from 1997 to 2008, will now take on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby.
Daniel’s recent theatre credits include Professor Plum in Cluedo (UK Tour), Walter in Sleepless: A Musical Romance (Troubadour Wembley), Bernard in Yes, Prime Minister (Theatr Clywd), Laurence in Abigail’s Party (UK Tour) and Roger in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (National Theatre). Daniel’s recent television credits include Terry in Emmerdale (ITV), Tom Bailey in EastEnders (BBC), Gavin Williamson in Theresa V Boris: How May Became PM (Juniper TV) and Tom Finlay in Coronation Street (ITV).
When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.
With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved television series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show will entrance theatre audiences.
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift will be directed by Guy Unsworth, with design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Matt Haskins, sound design by Ella Wahlström and casting by Ginny Schiller CDG.
TOUR SCHEDULE
2025
24 October – 1 November Richmond Theatre, London
4-8 November Malvern Festival Theatre
11-15 November Chester Storyhouse
18-22 November Eastbourne Devonshire Park Theatre
25-29 November Sheffield Lyceum
2026
20-24 January Truro Hall for Cornwall
27-31 January The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
3-7 February Theatre Royal Brighton
10-14 February Blackpool Grand
17-21 February Glasgow Theatre Royal
24-28 February Nottingham Theatre Royal
10-14 March Birmingham The Alexandra
17-21 March Norwich Theatre Royal
24-28 March Derby Theatre
14-18 April Curve, Leicester
More dates to be added.
