With the announcement that James Bradwell, best known as Bridgerton’s Lord Basilio, has been cast as Sgt Gavin Troy in the theatrical World Premiere of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, let the sleuthing begin.
Bradwell will star opposite Daniel Casey’s DCI Tom Barnaby in Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, based on the book by Caroline Graham, which opens at Richmond Theatre on 24 October ahead of a UK and Ireland tour that will take it through to June 2026.
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.
The residents of Midsomer will be played by an ensemble of actors, each playing multiple roles, composed of Nathalie Barclay, Chandrika Chevli, John Dougall, Julie Legrand, Rupert Sadler, Chris Agha and Rhîan Crowley-McLean.
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift will also be directed by Unsworth, with design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Matt Haskins, sound design by Ella Wahlström and music by Max Pappenheim. The UK tour is produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd. The Killings at Badger’s Drift, and the television series Midsomer Murders are produced by Bentley Productions for ITV in association with All3Media International.
WHERE TO SEE MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER’S DRIFT
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 | 3-7 March, Cheltenham Everyman Theatre | 10-14 March, Birmingham The Alexandra | 17-21 March, Norwich Theatre Royal | 24-28 March, Derby Theatre | 31 March-4 April, New Theatre, Cardiff | 14-18 April, Curve Leicester | 21-25 April, The Arts Theatre Cambridge | 29 April-2 May, Oxford New Theatre | 12-16 May, Churchill Theatre, Bromley | 19-23 May, Darlington Hippodrome | 26-30 May, Manchester Opera House | 2-6 June, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.
Full tour details and tickets here.
Sure would love to see this in the states.