Midsomer Murders tour dates and venues: Daniel Casey returns as Barnaby in 2027

A new video starring Daniel Casey has been released for the second UK and Ireland tour of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift, and it confirms that Casey is back in the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby when the stage whodunnit returns in spring 2027.

The tour opens at The Alexandra in Birmingham on Friday 23 April 2027 and visits 14 venues across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland before finishing at Theatre Royal, Newcastle on Saturday 31 July. Further casting is still to be announced.

We first reported the second tour in June, when Casey's return was confirmed. Now every date and venue is in, along with the new video.

A new video for the 2027 tour

The video stars Casey as Barnaby, the role he took on when the production had its world premiere at Richmond Theatre in October 2025. That first tour of the UK and Ireland broke records and won strong reviews, and producers Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd are now taking the show back on the road.

The timing is neat. Spring 2027 marks 40 years since Caroline Graham's novel was published, and the same year brings the 30th anniversary of the television pilot that launched the ITV series. The production shares news and videos as MidsomerOnStage on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

Daniel Casey is back as Barnaby

Casey is best known to viewers as Sergeant Gavin Troy, the role he played on television from 1997 to 2008 alongside John Nettles as the original Barnaby. On stage he has stepped up to play the senior detective himself.

He said: “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. One of the highlights of last year's tour was having my lovely friend and mentor John Nettles come and see the show in Truro, getting his seal of approval was hugely important to me.”

He added: “Thank you to all those people from all over the UK and around the world 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.”

His theatre work includes Professor Plum in Cluedo on tour, Roger in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time at the National Theatre and Bernard in Yes, Prime Minister at Theatr Clwyd. On screen he has appeared in Emmerdale, EastEnders, Coronation Street, Casualty and Our Friends in the North.

What happens in the story?

When well loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in a picturesque English village, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. Barnaby and Troy are called in, and their investigation uncovers secret passions, old grudges and deadly rivalries behind the chocolate box cottages.

Expect eccentric villagers, sharp twists and a final reveal in the classic style. The play is based on Graham's novel and on the television series made by Bentley Productions for ITV in association with All3Media International.

Who is behind the production?

Guy Unsworth adapts and directs. His earlier stage adaptations include a reimagined Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, which toured the UK three times. Design is by David Woodhead, lighting by Matt Haskins, sound by Ella Wahlström and music by Max Pappenheim, with casting by Ginny Schiller CDG.

Tour dates for 2027

Here is every date announced so far:

• Friday 23 to Saturday 24 April 2027: The Alexandra, Birmingham
• Wednesday 28 April to Saturday 1 May 2027: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
• Wednesday 5 to Saturday 8 May 2027: Milton Keynes Theatre
• Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 May 2027: Orchard Theatre, Dartford
• Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 May 2027: Hull New Theatre
• Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 May 2027: Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
• Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 June 2027: Grand Opera House, Belfast
• Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 June 2027: Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
• Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 June 2027: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
• Wednesday 30 June to Saturday 3 July 2027: Grand Opera House, York
• Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 July 2027: Liverpool Playhouse
• Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 July 2027: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
• Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 July 2027: Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
• Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 July 2027: Theatre Royal, Newcastle

How long is the show?

It runs for about 2 hours and 20 minutes, including an interval, and is recommended for ages 12 and over. Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any individual performer at every show.

Plan your visit

Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and York are listed on our show page. See dates and tickets for Midsomer Murders on tour.

More to read

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