Experience Cats at The Marlowe Theatre
A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is coming to Canterbury, featuring a legendary score and stunning choreography. The show is based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and directed by Drew McOnie.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the renowned English composer and impresario, has been creating musical theatre for decades, with his 1981 production of Cats being one of his most enduring successes.
What is the show about? The musical is based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and tells the story of a group of stray cats who gather under the Jellicle moon, each hoping to be chosen as the leader. The show features a range of iconic songs, including Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball, and the chart-topping hit Memory.
Who is behind the production? The show is directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, whose credits include Brigadoon and Jesus Christ Superstar, and is presented by Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals as a Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production, by arrangement with LW Entertainment.
What can audiences expect from the event? The production will run from Monday, 2 November 2026 to Saturday, 7 November 2026 at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, and tickets are with the button beside the article. The show is recommended for ages 5 and above, and there will be various discounts available for Marlowe members, business members, and participants.
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