Dermot O’Leary’s children’s book about a ninja cat to be adapted for the stage

Dermot O’Leary is author of Toto The Ninja Cat And The Great Snake Escape (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

A children’s book written by TV and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary is being turned into a family musical that will open in 2026.

The stage adaptation of Toto The Ninja Cat And The Great Snake Escape, a story based on O’Leary’s real-life pets, will tour across England, starting with dates in Colchester, Essex – where the TV star grew up.