Cats

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

4.3/5 based on 256 reviews (read reviews)

Opens: Saturday, 25 July 2026 -
Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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Cats description

Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical Cats is in town for a limited run.

Everyone's talking about this fresh new production of the worldwide smash hit, Cats, which leaps back into action to deliver an extra-special experience outdoors at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The third Lloyd Webber show produced by the venue in the last ten years, it follows on from their Olivier-winning revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and Jamie Lloyd’s splendid 2019 production of Evita.

The captivating plot is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and the music is a West End legend in its own right, including classics like Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball, and Memory. Exploring identity, acceptance and the cycle of life and death, the story is about a whole lot more than cats. No wonder it's just as popular now as when it debuted in 1981.

London's stray cats and rebellious felines assemble under the Jellicle moon, each hoping to be the chosen one, the cat who will magically ascend to the Heaviside Layer to be reborn and enjoy a new life. As the night passes they tell their stories, each explaining why they should be chosen by the wise leader, Old Deuteronomy.

This brand new production is directed and choreographed by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Artistic Director Drew McOnie (Jesus Christ Superstar, Brigadoon). Already tipped as one of the most exciting theatrical treats for 2026, we predict a sell-out.

Cats tickets are available for a limited London run, then the show takes off on an extensive UK tour. Grab yours now to experience this gorgeous spectacle in the capital.