Tom Gates Takes Centre Stage with New Live Show

Tom Gates and his world are being brought to life for family audiences across the U.K. in a new live show, “Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show.” The show will launch in theatres from 2025. 

Based on the books published by Scholastic and the Sky Kids and Now TV series created by Liz Pichon and TG Entertainment, “Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show” brings to life the characters, illustrations and music that have made Tom Gates a success worldwide. With catchy tunes, hilarious performances and loads of audience interaction, the show brings the best of the world of Tom Gates under one roof. 

 Written and directed by Miranda Larson (Tom Fletcher’s “The Creakers,” “Milkshake! Live,” “Fireman Sam Live Show,” “Christmasurus”), “Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show” is presented by Mark Thompson Productions in association with TG Entertainment and Liz Pichon. See many of Liz Pichon’s characters joining Tom on stage, including best pal Derek, grumpy sister Delia, best frenemy Marcus, teacher Mr Fullerman and the greatest band ever – ogZombies.  

“Fans of Tom Gates are going to be SO excited to see this stage show come to life,” says Pichon. “It’s going to be funny, interactive and stuffed full of all the things I love putting in the books. Everyone’s going to be in for a treat!” 

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“Tom Gates has a legion of extremely engaged and loyal young fans who are always looking for new opportunities to connect with his unique blend of life experiences and creativity in addition to enjoying the books and TV series,” says Liz Keynes, commercial director, TG Entertainment. “This exhilarating live show brings Tom and his friends’ antics to life in a brilliant way for the whole family to enjoy.” 

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Liz Pichon and TG Entertainment Ltd to bring to life a brand-new production of Tom Gates,” says Thompson. “’Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show’ is a fantastic opportunity to take arguably one of the most popular, exciting, creative and engaging book series in recent years to audiences across the country. The live show will take a fun and entertaining approach while keeping true to the characters and the values that have led to the book series being loved by so many. This show will be aimed at all the family and promises to be a truly memorable experience for everyone.”  

“Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show” is presented by Mark Thompson Productions in association with TG Entertainment and Liz Pichon. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates is produced by TG Entertainment – a company jointly owned by Black Camel Pictures and Wild Child Animation – with additional investment in some series from The National Lottery and the Scottish Government through Screen Scotland and WildBrain. Scholastic publishes Liz Pichon’s Tom Gates book series in the U.K. 

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“Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show” launches in April at The Rose Theatre in Kingston-upon-Thames before embarking on a 45-date tour around the U.K.