Regent’s Park 'Cats' extends summer performances
With music by Lloyd Webber, and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, the musical follows strays and rebels of London as they gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be chosen for a new life.
Director and choreographer Drew McOnie's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats has announced a one-week extension at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London. The musical will now run at the venue from 25 July through 19 September.
With music by Lloyd Webber, and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, the musical follows strays and rebels of London as they gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be chosen for a new life.
McOnie said, “I'm thrilled that our new production of CATS has caught the imagination of audiences. It's wonderful to be extending the run at Regent's Park, opening up more opportunity to experience CATS in our magical open air venue.”
The full cast includes Fin Adams (Alonzo), Carla Bertran (Electra / Co-Dance Captain), Elliot Broadfoot (Bustopher Jones), Grace Burrows (Offstage Swing), Matthew Caputo (Skimbleshanks), Josie Chambers-Sims (Syllabub (Jemima)), Briana Craig (Rumpleteazer), Katie Dunsden (Bombalurina), Joshua-Samuel Freeman (Tumblebrutus (Bill Bailey)), Regan Garcia (Pouncival (Carbuckety)), Aaron Jenkins (Offstage Swing), Hannah Joseph (Victoria), Taziva-Faye Katsande (Tantomile), Melanie La Barrie (Old Deuteronomy), Diante Lodge (Macavity / Admetus), Owen McHugh (George ), Danny Nattrass (Mungojerrie), Millie O'Connell (Demeter), Andrew Parfitt (Coricopat), Charlotte Riby (Jennyanydots (Gumbie Cat)), Nathan Rigg ( Offstage Swing), Lucie-Mae Sumner (Jellylorum (Griddlebone)), Jaydon Vijn (Rum Tum Tugger), Jack Wilcox (Munkustrap), Gary Wilmot (Gus), Rachael Wooding (Grizabella), Jet Yau (Mr. Mistoffelees / Quaxo), Taela Yeomans-Brown (Offstage Swing / Co-Dance Captain) and Patricia Zhou (Cassandra).
The creative team also includes Lucy Adams (Associate Lighting Designer); Josh Baker (Resident Director & Choreographer); Tim Blazdell (Associate Set Designer); Guy Common (Makeup Designer & Supervisor); Ollie Durrant (Associate Sound Designer); Sami Fendall (Set, Costume and Wigs Designer); Adam Fisher (Sound Designer); Jessica Hung Han Yun (Lighting Designer); Ingrid Mackinnon (Intimacy Director); Kev McCurdy (Fight Director); Fiona McDougal (Voice Coach); Ebony Molina (Associate Choreographer and Associate Director); Georgia Nosal (Associate Wigs and Hair Designer and Supervisor); Geraint Owen (Musical Director); Alex Parker (Musical Supervisor).
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Photo credit: The cast of CATS. (Photo by Mark Senior)
Frequently asked questions
What is CATS about?
Be brought into the lively experience of the Jellicle Ball under the stars in CATS, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global musical sensation, reimagined for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
What's the age recommendation for CATS?
The recommended age for CATS is Ages 5+. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the venue..
Where is CATS playing?
CATS is playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The theatre is located at Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NU.
How long is CATS?
The running time of CATS is 2hr 15min. Incl. Interval.
How do you book tickets for CATS?
Book tickets for CATS on London Theatre.
How much do tickets cost for CATS?
Tickets for CATS start at £48.
Who wrote CATS?
Andrew Lloyd Webber is the writer based on T.S. Eliot’s book, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
What songs are in CATS?
CATS includes many hit songs such as “Old Deuteronomy,” “The Jellicle Ball,” and “Memory.”
Who directed CATS?
Drew McOnie is the director.
Is CATS appropriate for kids?
CATS is best suited for those ages 5 and above. Children under the age of 4 will not be permitted into the theatre, and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Is CATS good?
CATS is a dazzling performance, with Drew McOnie directing and choreographing this brand-new staging, offering a fresh look at the experience of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical.
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