Cats Revival

Ages: 6+

Closing: September 12, 2026
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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Inner Circle London

Run Type Limited Run

Market West End

Previews July 25, 2026

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There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theatre than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song "Memory."

Cats - West End Cast

Melanie La Barrie

Jack Wilcox

Gary Wilmot

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Drew McOnie’s Cats has rescued the musical from Hollywood

From: The Telegraph By: James Hall Date: 2026-08-07

8 / 10

Back on the terra fur-ma of a stage, this rebooted Cats repaired some of the reputational damage done by the Hollywood folly. Directed by Drew McOnie, the artistic director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, who was also behind the current acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder, this version of Cats wisely focused on the dancing and the darkness. And so it should have. Because the big issue with Cats, and it’s sadly an intractable one, is its plot. Or, should I say, lack of it.

The feline musical gets a major revival

From: BroadwayWorld By: Louise Penn Date: 2026-08-07

8 / 10

Some changes have inevitably been made by the new creative team, notably the removal of "The Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles", and a different staging for "Macavity" and Grizabella's ascent to the Heavyside Layer. Happily, though, Rum Tum Tugger (Jaydon Vijn) is back to being sexy rock star rather than rapper, and all the better for it. The other iconic characters - Jennyanydots (Charlotte Riby), Bustopher Jones (Elliot Broadfoot), Gus the Theatre Cat, crooked Macavity (Dianté Lodge), magical Mr Mistoffelees (Jet Yau) - are beautifully portrayed. Jenny and Bustopher are light and fun, while Gary Wilmot brings pathos and pluck to the old timer, Macavity offers impressive dance moves - bar a stumble that looked accidental - and Mr Mistoffelees is appropriately, well, magical.

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Review Roundup: Did CATS in London Make The Critics Purr With Delight? Photo

Review Roundup: Did CATS in London Make The Critics Purr With Delight?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 7, 2026

There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theatre than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of Cats. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Cats features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song 'Memory.' What did the critics think of Drew McOnie's new production?

Photos: Rachael Wooding, Melanie La Barrie, and More in CATS at Regent's Park Open Ai Photo

Photos: Rachael Wooding, Melanie La Barrie, and More in CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - August 6, 2026

All new photos have been released of the cast of CATS, now playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Learn more about the production and check out the new photos here!

Review: CATS, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo

Review: CATS, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Louise Penn - August 7, 2026

Cats makes a highly-anticipated return in a brand-new production for the Open Air Theatre stage. If you love dance, felines, or the score this should leave you purring.

Photo: CATS Begins Performances at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo

Photo: CATS Begins Performances at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2026

An all new photo has been released of the cast of CATS, now playing at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Learn more about the production and check out the photo here!

Photos: CATS in Rehearsal at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo

Photos: CATS in Rehearsal at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2026

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Learn more about the production and check out the photos here!

Interview: 'Everybody's As Important As The Rest': Actor Rachael Wooding on Returning Photo

Interview: 'Everybody's As Important As The Rest': Actor Rachael Wooding on Returning to CATS
by Kat Mokrynski - July 22, 2026

Later this month, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will be playing host to the Jellicle Ball, as the hotly anticipated revival of CATS comes to the stage. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Rachael Wooding, who is returning to the show that was her first job out of drama school, this time playing the iconic role of Grizabella. We discussed what it’s been like returning to CATS, how it feels to be in a reworked production of the beloved work and what she hopes audiences take away from the show.

CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Extends Through September Photo

CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Extends Through September
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2026

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced a one-week extension for the brand-new production of CATS, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot.

Full Cast Set For CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Photo

Full Cast Set For CATS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2026

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announced the full cast for the new production of CATS, directed by Drew McOnie. The show will run from July 25 to September 12, 2026.

Cats FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Cats and what's the order?

Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats The Naming of Cats The Invitation to the Jellicle Ball The Old Gumbie Cat The Rum Tum Tugger Grizabella, the Glamour Cat Bustopher Jones Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer Old Deuteronomy The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and Pollicles The Marching Songs of the Pollicle Dogs The Jellicle Ball Memory The Moments of Happiness Gus: The Theatre Cat Growltiger's Last Stand The Ballad of Billy McCaw Skimbleshanks Macavity Mr. Mistoffolees The Journey to the Heavyside Layer The Ad-dressing of Cats In Quella Tepida Notte

Cats History

Other Productions of Cats

1981	West End	Original London Production West End
1982	Broadway	Original Broadway Production Broadway
2004	London Fringe	London Revival London Fringe
2011	US Tour	National Tour US Tour
2014	West End	West End Revival West End
2016	West End	West End 2015 Revival Production West End
2016	Broadway	Broadway Revival Production Broadway
2019	US Tour	US Revival Tour US Tour
2021	US Tour	Non-Equity Tour US Tour
2024	Off-Broadway	Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway

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