Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts - Birmingham Rep

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Thu 28 Aug 2025 - Sun 14 Sep 2025

One of television's most-loved characters is being brought to the theatre in a thrilling brand new stage adaption. Inspector Morse became everyone's favourite fictional detective in the long-running ITV series, starring John Thaw. It ran for eight TV series between 1987 and 2000, and went on to create two spin-off creations in Lewis and Endeavour.

Now, the Birmingham Rep theatre has announced a new stage production which will see Tom Chambers play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a new show entitled Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts. The play 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, who was hailed by Radio Times magazine as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’. This original story, which has been specially written for the stage, is described as a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries.

The 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 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.”

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts can be seen at Birmingham Rep from 28 August to 14 September. Tickets are available by visiting: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/inspector-morse-house-of-ghosts



It then goes on a UK tour.

2025
Sep 16 - 20 Richmond Theatre, London
Sep 23 - 27 Grand Opera House, York
Sep 30 - Oct 4 Theatre Royal, Nottingham

Oct 7 - 11 Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Oct 14 - 18 Grand Opera House, Belfast
Oct 21 - 25 Theatre Royal, Brighton
Oct 28 - Nov 1 Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield

Nov 4 - 8 Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Nov 11 - 15 New Victoria Theatre. Woking
Nov 18 - 22 Theatre Royal, Norwich
Nov 25 - 29 Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury

2026

Jan 13 - 17 Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool
Jan 27 - 31 Playhouse Theatre, Leeds

Feb 3 - 7 Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Feb 24 - 28 Festival Theatre, Malvern

Mar 3 - 7 Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Mar 17 - 21 Milton Keynes Theatre
Mar 24 - 28 His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
Mar 31 - Apr 4 Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Apr 7 - 11 The Lowry, Salford

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