The production will run at the outdoor theatre as parrt of its 2026 summer season before embarking on a UK tour.
It has been announced that Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will present a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats as part of its 2026 season from the 25th July until the 12th September.
Directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. It will form part of Drew McOnie’s second season as Artistic Director of the theatre, with the full 2026 season yet to be announced.
Following its run in London, the production will then embark on a UK tour, opening in Plymouth before visiting Hull, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Llandudno and Glasgow with further venues to be announced.
‘Another day is dawning.’
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be?
As one of the longest running shows in West End and Broadway history, Cats feartures songs such as Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, The Jellicle Ball and the chart-topping hit Memory. Casting and full creative team for this production has yet to be announced.
Talking about the news, Drew McOnie said: “As for many dancers in the industry, CATS was a transformative experience for me and as a former cast member it’s thrilling to be directing and choreographing this brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical. I can’t wait to share this much-loved piece with a new generation of audiences both in the stunning outdoor setting of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and in theatres across the UK.”
Tickets will go on sale on the 23rd October and further information can be found here.