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.

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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 make theatre that’s hopeful and curious about the world, rooted in the belief that stories can change the way we see it.

Since 2015, I’ve been Artistic Director of the award-winning People’s Theatre Collective, where much of my work has focused on creating theatre with and for young people. I’ve also worked with wonderful organisations including Oxford Playhouse, Creation Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse. My productions have been seen on over 100 stages across the UK.

I’m an Associate Artist with Royal & Derngate, Human Story Theatre and a Mentor Director for National Theatre Connections. In 2026 I was the proud recipient of the Peggy Ramsay Foundation grant for Playwriting.

As a facilitator I aim to create inclusive spaces that empower participants to discover their potential regardless of background. A drive to reduce inequality and increase opportunity underpins my work in theatre and with the charities Arts Emergency and Sophie's Silver Lining Fund.

https://tristanjackson-pate.co.uk
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