Song of the Summer opens 11 August at The Picturedrome, Northampton

Written By Tristan Jackson-Pate

I’m currently in rehearsals for his new gig theatre play ‘Song of the Summer’, a co-production between Cherwell Theatre Company and Royal & Derngate. The show plays at The Picturedrome from 11-21 August.

The cast and creative team are as follows:

Charles Sloboda-Bolton I Alex

Roberta Carraro I Rachel

Matt Leaman I Leo Delainey

Olivia Bennett I Max

Robert Elliott I Owen

Writer & Director I Tristan Jackson-Pate

Movement Director I Hlamalani Georgina Graaff Makhubele

Musical Director I Adrian Banks

Assistant Director I Michael Deacon

Dramaturg I Nasser Memarzia

Stage Manager I Tessa Gaukroger

Production Manager I Claire Hardacre

Set Designer I Victoria Spearing

Lighting Designer I Rachel Luff

Sound Engineer I Geoff Kirk

Sound Engineer I Steve Dee

Poster & Digital Designer I Rebecca Pitt

Tristan Jackson-Pate

My name is Tristan Jackson-Pate and I am a theatre maker.

I’m originally from Stroud and first found a place of belonging in a youth theatre, which changed my life. I went on to train as an actor at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and now I find the most joy in creating professional theatre with and for young people.

Since 2015, I’ve been Artistic Director of the award-winning People’s Theatre Collective in Oxfordshire. I’ve also worked in a freelance capacity with wonderful organisations like Creation Theatre, Oxford Playhouse and The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.

During ten years as a writer, director and facilitator, I’ve written nine plays, a short film, and facilitated inclusive community arts projects in creative writing, devised theatre, and music composition with diverse participants. My freelance writing includes children’s stories, song commissions, educational videos, and sightseeing tours.

I’m an Associate Artist at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, a past Associate at the Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham and a Mentor Director for the National Theatre Connections programme.

As a trustee for Sophie's Silver Lining Fund, I’m committed to creating inclusive, youth led spaces that empower young people to discover their potential no matter their background. A drive to reduce inequality and champion fairer opportunities underpins all my work.

https://tristanjackson-pate.co.uk
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