Further casting announced for world premiere of MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER’S DRIFT
Further casting has been announced today for the world premiere of Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, which opens at Richmond Theatre on 24 October before touring.
New dates have been added to the tour, in Cheltenham, Cardiff, Bromley, Darlington and Manchester.
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, the residents of Midsomer (joining the previously announced Daniel Casey as Inspector Tom Barnaby) will be played by a multi-roling ensemble of actors: Nathalie Barclay (Macbeth, The Curtain New York) , Chandrika Chevli (The Cherry Orchard, English Touring Theatre), John Dougall (A Voyage Round My Father, UK tour), Julie Legrand (To Kill A Mockingbird, West End), Rupert Sadler (The Deep Blue Sea, West End), Chris Agha (In and Out of Chekhov’s shorts, Southwark Playhouse), and Rhîan Crowley-McLean (Witness for the Prosecution, London County Hall). The actor who is playing Sergeant Troy will be announced at a later date.
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 will be directed by Guy Unsworth, with design by David Woodhead, lighting by Matt Haskins, sound by Ella Wahlström, and casting by Ginny Schiller CDG.