An Afternoon with Liz Pichon
Pick up your pens for a live draw-along as the author and illustrator shows you how she brings her best-loved characters to life.
Join award-winning author and illustrator Liz Pichon as she celebrates 15 years of the multi-million bestselling Tom Gates series and takes you into the world of The Mubbles with drawing, games, storytelling and more.
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates celebrates 15 years in 2026 and new book Pesky Pets and Parties (Hopefully) is the 24th book in the laugh-out-loud series filled with adventure, doodles, friends, foes and caramel wafers!
The Mubbles live on the Isle of Smile and when the clouds of joy bump together to make a wonky rainbow, it’s a sign that someone or something is coming to visit. The hilarious full colour graphic novel series is filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures.
Need to know
All adults and children need a ticket, except for babes in arms aged 18 months and under at the time of the performance who don’t need their own seat. Under-12s must be seated next to an accompanying adult.
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Access
Imagine is a Relaxed festival and this event is a Relaxed Performance (RP). Relaxed Performances have a relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, and you are free to leave and re-enter during the performance. A chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for both adults and children.
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For your visit
This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to both our second-largest auditorium and the Purcell Room.
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We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
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