A trailer has been released for Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift. The production, which received its world premiere in October 2025, begins its 2026 tour next week, with dates until 13 June 2026.
Based on the book by Caroline Graham, The Killings at Badger’s Drift, and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3Media International, it stars Daniel Casey as Inspector Tom Barnaby and James Bradwell as Sergeant Gavin Troy.
The residents of Midsomer are played by a multi-roling ensemble of actors: Nathalie Barclay, Chandrika Chevli, John Dougall, Julie Legrand, Rupert Sadler, Chris Agha and Rhîan Crowley-McLean.
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.
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift is adapted and directed by Guy Unsworth, with design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Matt Haskins, sound design by Ella Wahlström, music by Max Pappenheim and casting by Ginny Schiller CDG.
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift Trailer
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift is produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd.
The trailer for the UK & Ireland tour was filmed and created by Mann Bros.
TOUR SCHEDULE
2026
20-24 January Truro Hall for Cornwall 01872 262 466
www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
27-31 January The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford 01483 440000
www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
3-7 February Theatre Royal Brighton
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10-14 February Blackpool Grand 01253 290190
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
17-21 February Glasgow Theatre Royal
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24-28 February Nottingham Theatre Royal 0115 989 5555
www.trch.co.uk
3-7 March Cheltenham Everyman Theatre 01242 572573
everymantheatre.org.uk
10-14 March Birmingham The Alexandra
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17-21 March Norwich Theatre Royal 01603 630000
norwichtheatre.org
24-28 March Derby Theatre 01332 593939
derbytheatre.co.uk
31 March – 4 April New Theatre, Cardiff 0343 310 0041
newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
14-18 April Curve, Leicester
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21-25 April The Arts Theatre Cambridge 01223 503333
www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
29 April – 2 May Oxford New Theatre
12-16 May Churchill Theatre, Bromley 0343 310 0020
churchilltheatre.co.uk
19-23 May Darlington Hippodrome 01325 405405
www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
26-30 May Manchester Opera House
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2-6 June Gaiety Theatre, Dublin 00 353 1 646 8600
www.gaietytheatre.ie
9-13 June Theatre Royal Bath 01225 448844
theatreroyal.org.uk