Cats

Cats at New Theatre Oxford

Why see Cats?

Come one, Come all!

Jellicle Cats come one, come all! Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary feline frolic is back in 2026, coming to you on tour! A production full of musical theatre classics, instantly recognisable costumes, and choreography, and bursting with cat-itude, this iconic show is purrfect for newcomers and old-timers.

Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh in 1981, Cats is based on poet T.S. Elliot's 1939 anthology, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, a guide to all kinds of cats from the streetwise stray to the pampered lap cat. 

What Is the 'Story' of Cats?

Once a year, a local tribe of street cats, all with their own distinct names and personalities, come together for the legendary "Jellicle Ball". Here they entertain each other, tell stories, and listen to wisdom given by their elderly and respected leader, Old Deuteronomy. A Broadway classic, Cats doesn't follow your usual musical theatre plot, instead, it's a dazzlingly choreographed jamboree that gives us the inside scoop on the real lives of our feline friends!

Key Information

Run Time

Approximately two hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.

Dates

23 - 27 Mar 2027

Upcoming Performances

Cast

  • Fin Adams as Alonzo
  • Louise Dearman as Grizabella
  • Alice Fearn as Grizabella
  • Rachael Wooding as Grizabella
  • Kalisha Amaris as Old Deuteronomy
  • Carla Bertran as Electra and co-dance captain
  • Elliot Broadfoot as Bustopher Jones / Gus
  • Matthew Caputo as Skimbleshanks
  • Josie Chambers-Sims as Syllabub
  • Briana Craig as Rumpleteazer
  • Katie Dunsden as Bombalurina
  • Joshua-Samuel Freeman as Tumblebrutus
  • Regan Garcia as Pouncival
  • Hannah Joseph as Victoria
  • Taziva-Faye Katsande as Tantomile
  • Diante Lodge as Macavity
  • Owen McHugh as George
  • Danny Nattrass as Mungojerrie
  • Millie O’Connell as Demeter
  • Andrew Parfitt as Coricopat
  • Lucie-Mae Sumner as Jellylorum / Griddlebone
  • Laura Tyrer as Jennyanydots / Gumbie Cat
  • Jaydon Vijn a sRum Tum Tugger
  • Jack Wilcox as Munkustrap
  • Jet Yau as Mr Mistoffelees
  • Patricia Zhou as Cassandra

Further cast

Grace Burrows, Aaron Jenkins, Shona Mairi Masson, Dean Rickards, Nathan Rigg, Taela Yeomans-Brow

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Produced by Cameron Mackintosh
Directed by Trevor Nunn
Choreographed by Gillian Lyne with updates by Andy Blankenbuehler

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