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Daniel Casey Cast as DCI Tom Barnaby in First-Ever Midsomer Murders Stage Adaptation

The stage play, based on Caroline Graham's novel and the iconic ITV series, will tour the UK from October 2025 to April 2026.

Overview

  • Daniel Casey, known for his role as Sergeant Gavin Troy in the original ITV series, will lead the stage adaptation as DCI Tom Barnaby.
  • The play, 'Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift,' is based on Caroline Graham's book and the TV show's pilot episode.
  • Directed by Guy Unsworth, the production will bring the series' signature whodunit intrigue and eccentric characters to theatre audiences.
  • Tour dates and venues have been announced, with performances starting in Richmond in October 2025 and concluding in Leicester in April 2026.
  • Concurrent with the stage adaptation, filming for season 25 of the TV series resumed in March 2025, featuring Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby.