Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, based on the television series Midsomer Murders, will be coming to Norwich Theatre Royal from March 17 to 21.

Daniel Casey, who played Sergeant Gavin Troy in the original TV show, has been promoted to the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby for the stage adaptation.

James Bradwell (Troy) and Daniel Casey (Barnaby) lead the cast (Image: Manuel Harlan)

Daniel Casey (Barnaby), Julie Legrand (Terry Bazeley) and James Bradwell (Troy) (Image: Manuel Harlan)

This is not Casey's first trip to the city.

Speaking in an interview, he said: "I almost went to the University of East Anglia in Norwich but ended up going to Durham instead.

"The last time I was in Norwich for work I got Covid. So I arrived in Norwich, got sick and had to go straight home.

"I'm looking forward to going back under better circumstances."

The Killing at Badger's Driftis the first stage adaptation of TV series Midsomer Murders (Image: Manuel Harlan)

Daniel Casey (Barnaby) and Julie Legrand (Lucy Bellringer) (Image: Manuel Harlan)

The cast also includes James Bradwell, best known for his role as Lord Basilio in Bridgerton, the most recent series of which concluded on Netflix on February 26.

Bradwell’s theatre credits include The Beautiful Future Is Coming at the Traverse and Bristol Old Vic, The Garden of Words at Park Theatre, Not Yet Midnight at the Royal Court and Corrina, Corrina at Headlong and Liverpool Everyman.

The story follows DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy as they investigate the mysterious death of Emily Simpson in the quiet village of Badger’s Drift.

John Dougall (Henry Trace) and Nathalie Barclay (Katherine Lacey) (Image: Manuel Harlan)

Daniel Casey (Barnaby), Julie Legrand (Terry Bazeley) and James Bradwell (Troy) (Image: Manuel Harlan)

Described as a “classic whodunit,” the show promises eccentric villagers, hidden passions and an "unforgettable reveal".

Directed by Guy Unsworth, the cast also includes Nathalie Barclay, Chandrika Chevli, John Dougall, Julie Legrand, Rupert Sadler, Chris Agha and Rhîan Crowley-McLean.

Tickets remain available for the shows around the UK, including at Norwich Theatre Royal.

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