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A white and yellow tea cup sits on a garden table with a slice of cake. The cup is smashed and shards of it are on the table with a knife covered in red jam.

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift

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Murder comes to the countryside in the world premiere production of Midsomer Murders.

When spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.

With eccentric villagers and shocking twists, Midsomer Murders brings to life the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series, in a gripping new show set to delight audiences.

Starring Daniel Casey as Inspector Tom Barnaby, who created the original television role of Sergeant Troy.

Midsomer Murders makes a thrilling stage debut… retaining all the heart of the beloved TV show
Radio Times
Midsomer maniacs still your beating hearts… if you’re not Midsomer mad already, you will be after this
Daily Mail
an enjoyable romp in the countryside… this village has more than its share of sinners
The Times
sharp and very entertaining
Whats On Stage

Show Information

Dates

21 April 2026 – 25 April 2026

Venue

The Arts Theatre Cambridge

Tickets

From £23.50

Running Time

2 hours 20 minutes (inc. an interval)

PRODUCTION PHOTOS

Photography by Manuel Harlan

A man stands in a living room, he is holding a large red hardback book and reading it
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A man stands in a living room, he is holding a large red hardback book and reading it
A group of men including policemen and men in suits stand together, there is the view of a picturesque village behind them
A group of men including policemen and men in suits stand together, there is the view of a picturesque village behind them
A man and a woman sit at a police desk, the woman is wearing a hat and glasses and is pointing angrily at the man
A man and a woman sit at a police desk, the woman is wearing a hat and glasses and is pointing angrily at the man
A body lies underneath a white sheet at a morgue, three men stand and look at it
A body lies underneath a white sheet at a morgue, three men stand and look at it
A man and a woman stand in a kitchen, the man is holding a newspaper and the woman is buttering toast
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A man and a woman stand in a kitchen, the man is holding a newspaper and the woman is buttering toast

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