Final casting revealed for Midsomer Murders stage adaptation tour

The Midsomer Murders stage adaptation has completed its upcoming cast.

Based on Caroline Graham’s book and the hit ITV series, Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift will embark on a tour later this year.

Adapted by Guy Unsworth, Inspector Barnaby and his trusty sidekick, Sergeant Troy, will investigate when the well-loved Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift.

The whodunnit promises to uncover “a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.”

Graham has called the new stage show “fast-paced and witty,” saying it “has everything an audience wants: bizarre murders and a beautiful setting.”

Produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift will be 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, will now play Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world premiere stage show. Joining him will be a multi-roling ensemble of actors, composed of Nathalie Barclay, Chandrika Chevli, John Dougall, Julie Legrand, Rupert Sadler, Chris Agha and Rhîan Crowley-McLean.

Rounding out the cast will be James Bradwell, taking on the role of Sergeant Troy and stepping into Casey’s shoes.

The tour will open at Richmond Theatre on 24 October 2025. It’ll then visit Malvern, Chester, Eastbourne, and Sheffield.

In 2026, the show will travel to Truro, Guildford, Brighton, Blackpool, Glasgow, Nottingham,  Cheltenham, Birmingham, Norwich, Derby, Cardiff, Leicester, Cambridge, Oxford, Bromley, Darlington, Manchester and Dublin.