Midsomer murder mystery heading to Leicester
The world of Midsomer Murders will come to life in Leicester next year in a new stage production.
When popular 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 what is billed as an “unforgettable reveal”, the play – called Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift – is a whodunit that promises to capture the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved television series and original books.
James Bradwell – Lord Basilio in Bridgerton – will play Sergeant Gavin Troy, opposite Daniel Casey as Inspector Tom Barnaby in Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of the book by Caroline Graham.
James Bradwell’s theatre credits include The Beautiful Future Is Coming (Traverse, Bristol Old Vic), The Garden of Words (Park Theatre), Not Yet Midnight (Royal Court), Corrina, Corrina (Headlong, Liverpool Everyman), My Night with Reg (Turbine Theatre), Romeo & Juliet, Richard III (Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre) and Read Not Dead (Shakespeare’s Globe).
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift will be directed by Guy Unsworth, with design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Matt Haskins, sound design by Ella Wahlström, music by Max Pappenheim and casting by Ginny Schiller.
Midsomer Murders has been broadcast by ITV since its premiere in 1997. The series focuses on various murder cases that take place in villages across the fictional English county of Midsomer, and the efforts of the senior police detective and his partner to solve the crime. It is known for its blend of lighthearted whimsy and dark humour.
The play runs at the Curve from Tuesday April 14 to Saturday April 18. Visit www.curveonline.co.uk or call 0116 242 3595 to book.