CATS The Musical

Cats the Musical  returns to London for a strictly limited run this summer, before embarking on a UK tour. This brand new staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony and Olivier-winning musical about the rhymes and rituals of a group of mischievous cats comes to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

 

From the Euston Station to the hidden corners of Victoria Grove, the strays, dreamers, and rebels of the city come together under the shimmering moon for the most magical night of the year - the Jellicle Ball. Each cat tells their story, each one daring to ask the same question: who will be chosen to journey to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new Jellicle life?

 

• Cats premiered at the New London Theatre in 1981, where it ran for 21 years! 

• The musical was nominated for six Olivier Awards, taking home the prize for Best New Musical and Best Achievement in a Musical for Gillian Lynne.

• Cats made the leap to Broadway in 1982, where it ran for 18 years. It won 7 of the 11 Tony Awards it was up for, including; Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Costume Design.

 

Seats are in the Upper Centre Block at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre.

 

Evening show - 19:45.

 

Age Recommendation:

Cats is best for age 5+.

 

 

PICK UP ROUTE: K

 

 

 

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre can be found in the Inner Circle of Regent’s Park, which is a 10-minute walk from Baker Street. Regent’s Park itself is a famous tourist destination. As one of London’s Royal Parks, it contains several formal gardens, large green spaces, multiple cafes and eateries as well as London Zoo.

 

Food & Drink: 

There are several choices for refreshments around Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. The Covered Dining Terrace provides a set menu, The Grill is great for grabbing a burger before the show and pre-bookable picnic options are also available. The bar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is the longest in the West End and serves a wide range of drinks and snacks. Food is served until 15 minutes before the performance and drink orders stop 5 minutes prior to the performance to allow time for everyone to find their seat. Food is not permitted in the auditorium.

 

Accessibility: 

There is level access throughout the venue.

Please note there may be a short walk to the venue.

 

Toilets: 

The Open Air Theatre has male and female toilets just outside of the auditorium. The toilet block includes access adapted facilities.

 

Cloakroom: 

Cloakroom facilities are not available at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Only one bag per person is allowed into the auditorium to maximum dimensions 36cm x 30cm x 50cm