Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift further casting announced for UK tour

New tour dates added for 2026

The producers of new stage drama Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift have announced further casting for its forthcoming UK tour.

The tour starts at London’s Richmond Theatre on 24 October 2025, and then travels to Malvern, Chester, Eastbourne, Sheffield, Truro, Guildford, Brighton, Blackpool, Glasgow, Nottingham, Cheltenham, Birmingham, Norwich, Derby, Cardiff, Leicester, Bromley, Darlington, Manchester

New dates recently added to the tour include Cheltenham, Cardiff, Bromley, Darlington and Manchester. See all dates and booking info.

Already announced is Daniel Casey (EastEnders), who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders, and will take on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby in the stage show.

The residents of Midsomer will be played by a multi-rolling ensemble of actors, including Nathalie Barclay (The Agency, The Diplomat, Killing Eve), Chandrika Chevli (Unforgotten, Inside No.9), John Dougall (Waking The Dead, Taggart), Julie Legrand (Ludwig, Silent Witness), Rupert Sadler (The Deep Blue Sea), Chris Agha (In and Out of Chekhov’s Shorts) and Rhîan Crowley-McLean (Witness for the Prosecution). The actor who will be playing Sergeant Troy will be announced soon.

The world premiere of Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift is based on the book by Caroline Graham and the popular ITV series.

With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunit that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

In the play, 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.

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift is written and directed by Guy Unsworth. Design is by David Woodhead, lighting by Matt Haskins, and sound by Ella Wahlström. Max Pappenheim serves as composer, and casting is by Ginny Schiller CDG. Sarah Stacey is the associate director, with costume supervision by Bristol Costume Services and wigs, hair and make-up supervision by Suzy Barrett. Katie Balmforth is the props supervisor, and Matt Jones for GJPM Ltd is the production manager. The producers are Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd. The original television series was produced by Bentley Productions for ITV, in association with ALL3MEDIA International.

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift is touring the UK from October 2025.

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