Tom Chambers Takes on Inspector Morse Role in Major UK Theatre Tour

British Actor Embraces Iconic Detective Character

Tom Chambers and Tachia Newall will lead the cast of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, the first-ever major stage adaptation of Colin Dexter’s iconic detective, opening at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 28 August 2025 before touring across the UK. This marks a significant milestone for the beloved British actor, known for his versatile performances on stage and screen.

From Television Success to Theatre Stardom

Thomas Stuart Chambers is an English actor, known for his role as Sam Strachan in the BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty, Max Tyler in BBC drama series Waterloo Road, and Inspector Edgar Sullivan in Father Brown. He also won the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing with his partner Camilla Dallerup. His extensive theatrical credits include leading roles in West End productions such as Top Hat, White Christmas, and Elf, demonstrating his range as a performer.

Inspector Morse: A New Chapter

Tom Chambers will play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a new stage production, Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts. The production opens in Birmingham on Thursday 28 August 2025 ahead of a major UK tour. This represents the first major theatrical adaptation of Colin Dexter’s legendary character, bringing the celebrated Oxford detective to live audiences across Britain. The production is a collaboration between Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Simon Friend Entertainment.

Recent Appearances and Career Highlights

Beyond the Inspector Morse announcement, Endeavour’s Roger Allam and fellow actor Tom Chambers appeared on Love Your Christmas with Alan Titchmarsh in December 2025. Chambers has maintained a busy schedule with recent theatre work including Murder in the Dark and various touring productions, cementing his reputation as one of Britain’s most reliable stage performers.

Significance for British Theatre

Tom Chambers’ casting as Inspector Morse represents an exciting development for British theatre, bringing together a popular television character with an accomplished stage actor. For fans of both Chambers and the Inspector Morse franchise, this production promises to deliver a fresh interpretation of the iconic detective. The tour will give audiences nationwide the opportunity to experience this much-anticipated adaptation, potentially introducing a new generation to Colin Dexter’s enduring creation.