Simon Friend Entertainment is right this moment delighted to announce a brand new co-production with Birmingham Repertory Theatre which is able to see Tom Chambers play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in an exciting new stage manufacturing, Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts.
The tour visits Glasgow subsequent yr on the Theatre Royal from 31 March to 4 April 2026.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the long-lasting detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’, has impressed equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this unique story written for the stage is a must-see for followers of compelling detective tales and thrilling mysteries.
Tom Chambers says of taking up the function of the legendary detective: “I am absolutely thrilled to be bringing to the stage the nationally loved character of Inspector Morse. Played by John Thaw in the TV series, it is an iconic role which audiences clearly loved alongside the Morse murder mysteries. This brand-new production is a tantalising tale, rich in story and character and even unpicks some of Morse’s closely guarded personal life. It’s going to be a fabulous evening of entertainment.”
Simon Friend, co-producer of the manufacturing added: “Bringing the nation’s favourite detective to the stage is a very rare proposition. The genre has never been more popular, and we look forward to sharing this terrifically exciting production with audiences across the country from later this year, and continuing our ongoing collaboration with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.”
Alma Cullen penned episodes for the ITV crime drama sequence together with, The Secret of Bay 5B (1989), The Infernal Serpent (1990), Fat Chance (1991) and The Death of The Self (1992), derived from the characters created by Colin Dexter.
Based on the novels by Colin Dexter the hit ITV sequence, Inspector Morse starred John Thaw because the erudite Inspector, famed for his love of opera, crosswords and a advantageous actual ale. Alongside his trusted Sergeant, DS Lewis, performed by Kevin Whately, the pair captivated audiences for 13 years and a complete of 33 episodes with the programme’s trademark gripping mysteries, clever plots and memorable characters. The sequence turned a traditional of British tv, incomes quite a few accolades and a faithful fanbase. Dexter’s characters proceed to enthral audiences, with House of Ghosts marking the most recent chapter within the iconic detective’s profession.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts is written for the stage by Alma Cullen. The tour additionally reunites Tom Chambers with Director Anthony Banks (The Girl on the Train, West End / UK Tour; Steel Magnolias, UK Tour) following their collaboration on the 2020/21 tour of Dial M For Murder.
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Glasgow Theatre Royal
Tuesday 31 March – Saturday 4 April
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