Daniel Casey (Barnaby) in The Killings at Badger’s Drift, © Manuel Harlan
The Midsomer Murders stage adaptation will tour in 2027.
Based on Caroline Graham’s book and the hit ITV series, Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, the stage play is adapted by Guy Unsworth. It follows Inspector Barnaby and his trusty sidekick, Sergeant Troy, who investigate a murder after the well-loved Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift.
Produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift is directed by Unsworth, with design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Matt Haskins, music by Max Pappenheim, sound design by Ella Wahlström and casting by Ginny Schiller.
Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in the ITV show from 1997 to 2008, played Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world premiere stage show and will reprise the role for the second tour. Further casting is to be revealed.
In 2027, the tour will play at the Alexandra, Birmingham from 23 to 24 April, before visiting Edinburgh Festival Theatre (28 April to 1 May), Milton Keynes Theatre (5 to 8 May), Orchard Theatre in Dartford (12 to 15 May), Hull New Theatre (19 to 22 May), Theatre Severn (25 to 29 May), Belfast Grand Opera House (1 to 5 June), Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (23 to 26 June), York Grand Opera House (30 June to 3 July), Liverpool Playhouse (6 to 10 July), Wolverhampton Grand Theatre (14 to 17 July), Bradford Alhambra Theatre (21 to 24 July), and Newcastle Theatre Royal (27 to 31 July). More dates are to be announced.
The 2026 leg of the tour is currently playing in Dublin, with the final date at Theatre Royal Bath from 9 to 13 June.
The stage show is produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd.
Midsomer Murders stage adaptation to return for 2027 tour
