British TV star to play iconic detective in Glasgow stage play
Daniel Casey, known for his role as Sergeant Troy in ITV's Midsomer Murders, is set to star as Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world premiere of Guy Unsworth's stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift.
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The play, based on Caroline Graham's book and the ITV series, will be performed at Glasgow's Theatre Royal from February 17 to 21, 2026.
Daniel said: "I never expected to revisit the world of Midsomer, with its weird and wonderful characters and all their dark, twisted secrets.
"So to be asked to play the iconic role of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby in this new stage adaptation of The Killings at Badger's Drift was a real surprise.
"Workshopping the play, you realise the characters have an inherent theatricality, which is perfect to bring to the stage."
The actor, who played Sergeant Troy from 1997 to 2008, said the role has made him think back on the great time he had working on the show.
He added: "It has brought back some wonderful memories of such a happy time in my career playing Sgt Troy and the fantastic time I had working with the amazing John Nettles, and to be stepping into his shoes as Barnaby is both a little daunting and incredibly exciting."
John Nettles, who originally played DCI Barnaby, said: "How wonderful that the original tale of murder and intrigue in Midsomer will be solved by Daniel, in this new stage version of Badger's Drift.
"Daniel brought the young Troy to life so brilliantly in the original TV pilot of the book, and I'm delighted that he gets to lead the investigation in this theatre adaption.
"He has a fabulous track record in his stage work - and had a marvellous DCI to teach him the detecting ropes, back in the day."
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Daniel's recent theatre credits include Professor Plum in Cluedo (UK Tour), Walter in Sleepless: A Musical Romance (Troubadour Wembley), Bernard in Yes, Prime Minister (Theatr Clywd), Laurence in Abigail's Party (UK Tour) and Roger in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (National Theatre).
His recent television credits include Terry in Emmerdale (ITV), Tom Bailey in EastEnders (BBC), Gavin Williamson in Theresa V Boris: How May Became PM (Juniper TV) and Tom Finlay in Coronation Street (ITV).
The stage adaptation of 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 and casting by Ginny Schiller CDG.
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