The world premiere of a thrilling new stage play comes to Chester next month.

'Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift' will run at Storyhouse from 11 - 15 November as part of its national tour.

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 Sgt 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 whodunnit that will keep Chester audiences on the edge of their seats.

Casting has now been announced for the production, with Midsomer TV star Daniel Casey playing DCI Tom Barnaby in Guy Unsworth's stage adaptation.

Bridgerton's James Bradwell will appear alongside him as Sgt Gavin Troy. 

The residents of Midsomer who will join them on stage will be played by a multi-rolling ensemble of actors - including, Nathalie Barclay, Chandrika Chevli, John Dougall, Julie Legrand, Rupert Sadler, Chris Agha and Rhiân Crowley-McLean.

Daniel Casey, who plays DCI Barnaby, is well-known for appearing as Sgt Troy in the hit TV series from 1997 to 2008.

James Bradwell is Sgt Gavin Troy, and is well-known to television audiences for his role as Lord Basilio in Bridgerton. 

The production is based on Caroline Graham's book 'The Killings at Badger's Drift' and the television series 'Midsomer Murders', produced by Bentley Productions (for ITV) in association with All3Media International.

It is written and directed by Guy Unsworth with design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Matt Haskins, sound design by Ella Wahlström and casting by Ginny Schiller CDG.

The UK tour is produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd.

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