Limited tickets for Midsomer Murders at Darlington Hippodrome

Fans of cosy crime are in for a treat when Midsomer Murders – The Killings at Badger’s Drift makes its theatrical world premiere at Darlington Hippodrome.

The stage adaptation of the much-loved TV drama runs from Tuesday, May 19 to Saturday, May 23, with evening performances from 7.30pm.

The production brings the very first Midsomer mystery to the stage, revisiting the seemingly tranquil village of Badger’s Drift where the death of well-loved spinster Emily Simpson shocks the community.

Her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to believe it was an accident, prompting DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy to dig beneath the village’s picture-postcard surface.

As their investigation unfolds, they uncover hidden passions, long-buried secrets, and simmering rivalries that turn this corner of rural England into the deadliest county in the country.

Audiences can expect eccentric villagers, red herrings, and a string of twists leading to an unforgettable reveal in a classic whodunnit that promises to keep them on the edge of their seats.

The show aims to capture the wit, charm, and slow-burn suspense that have made Midsomer Murders a staple of Sunday-night television while staying true to Caroline Graham’s original novel The Killings at Badger’s Drift and the long-running ITV series.

In a particular coup for fans, the cast is led by Daniel Casey as Inspector Barnaby, returning to the world of Midsomer after originally starring as DS Gavin Troy on television.

For tickets visit the Darlington Hippodrome website or contact the box office on 01324 405405.