The Rep has announced a new production which will see Tom Chambers play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a thrilling new stage production, Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts. This brand-new show will open at The Rep on Thursday 28 August to Sunday 14 September ahead of a major UK tour.

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever major stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.

This chilling mystery begins when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier.

Tom Chambers says of taking on the role 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 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.”

Also announced today, for younger audiences (and their families), In the Night Garden Live will be coming to Birmingham Rep for a limited five-day run (Saturday 2 – Wednesday 6 August).

In this stage adaptation of one of the UK’s favourite children’s shows, In the Night Garden Live will bring children’s favourite CBeebies stars – Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends – beautifully to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music.

Tickets for Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts are on priority sale now for Gold, Silver and Bronze Rep Friends, 16 – 25 members & Access Register customers, with public booking being available from Thursday 6 February, 12pm.

Tickets for In the Night Garden Live will be on priority sale for Gold, Silver and Bronze Rep Friends, 16 – 25 members & Access Register customers from Thursday 6 February at 9am, with public booking being available from Friday 7 February at 9am. To book, visit: birmingham-rep.co.uk