Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
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Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift captivated audiences and critics alike during its 2025/26 UK & Ireland tour, breaking box office records along the way.
Producers Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd are now taking the acclaimed production back on the road and are delighted to confirm Daniel Casey’s return as Inspector Tom Barnaby. Further casting will be announced in due course.
The tour is based on Caroline Graham’s novel The Killings at Badger’s Drift and the long-running television series Midsomer Murders, produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3Media International.
Daniel Casey said of the new tour, “Since returning to the world of Midsomer last October, it has been such a delight to see the incredible reaction of people around the UK and Ireland to our theatre version of The Killings at Badger’s Drift and, most importantly for me, getting my dear friend John Nettles’ seal of approval after he saw it in Truro. So it is wonderful that, after such a successful first tour, we will be touring to even more venues in 2027. Thank you to all those people who have shown such love for the play and I can’t wait to bring it to a whole new audience in some wonderful new venues in 2027.”
When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to believe it was an accident. Called in to investigate, DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy soon uncover a web of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.
Packed with eccentric villagers, unexpected twists and a shocking final reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing. Bringing the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved television series and original novels to the stage, this gripping new production promises an enthralling night at the theatre.
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.
The production is presented by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd.
Performances run at 
Milton Keynes Theatre from Wed 5 – Sat 8 May 2027. Tickets are on sale now.
