A musical based on a children’s book about a blind ninja cat premieres in April 2026.

A stage musical based on Dermot O’Leary’s children’s book *Toto The Ninja Cat And The Great Snake Escape* will premiere in April 2026 at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre, featuring original music and puppetry. Developed by Samantha Lane and musician Barb Jungr, the production follows a blind ninja cat and her brother as they stop a king cobra escape from London Zoo. It will tour London, Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham, Weymouth, and Guildford through July 2026. Tickets are available, with more dates to be announced.