The tour is set to open at Richmond Theatre on the 24th October.
It has been announced Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders from 1997 to 2008, will now be taking on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world premiere of Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.
The production is based on the book by Caroline Graham and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions (for ITV) in association with All3Media International.
Set to officially open on the 30th October, this world premiere stage production will tour until April 2026. After its run in Richmond, the show will then visit venues at: Malvern, Chester, Eastbourne, Sheffield, Truro, Guildford, Brighton, Blackpool, Glasgow, Nottingham, Birmingham, Norwich, Derby and Leicester. Further dates and casting have yet to be announced.
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.
Talking about the news, Daniel Casey said: “Workshopping the play, you realise the characters have an inherent theatricality, which is perfect to bring to the stage.
“It has brought back some wonderful memories of such a happy time in my career playing Sergeant Troy and the fantastic time I had working with the amazing John Nettles and to be stepping into his shoes as Barnaby is both a little daunting and incredibly exciting.”
Meanwhile, John Nettles said: “Daniel brought the young Troy to life so brilliantly in the original TV pilot of the book and I’m delighted that he gets to lead the investigation in this theatre adaption.
“He has a fabulous track record in his stage work – and had a marvellous DCI to teach him the detecting ropes, back in the day!”
The production is set to 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.
To find out more visit: https://www.midsomeronstage.com/