Midsomer Murders: The Killings At Badger’s Drift

Blackpool Grand Theatre is delighted to announce the full  ensemble cast for the eagerly awaited stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift and Bridgerton’s James Bradwell is to to play Sergeant Gavin Troy!

In a casting that’s positively the talk of the ton (and the station), James Bradwell – who is best known as the dashing Lord Basilio in the Netflix blockbuster bodice-ripper Bridgerton, is set to join forces with Daniel Casey’s Inspector Barnaby to patrol the idyllic yet deadly lanes of Midsomer to search for murder clues under the village bunting.

The mysterious Midsomer residents will be brought to life on stage for the very first time from Tuesday 10 February to Saturday 14 February 2026 by a truly talented ensemble cast. Starring along side TV favourite Daniel Casey as Inspector Barnaby and Bridgerton’s James Bradwell are talented TV and theatre actors Nathalie Barclay, Chandrika Chevli, John Dougall, Julie Legrand, Rupert Sadler, Chris Agha and Rhîan Crowley-McLean.

With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal; Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift will keep audiences right on the edge of their seats as it beautifully brings to life the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and Caroline Graham’s original series of books. This classic whodunnit has been expertly adapted for the stage and directed by Guy Unsworth and is a real killer of a show…

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.

Book your tickets now and spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…

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