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New production of CATS to tour in 2026 & 2027

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London is set to premiere a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical CATS in 2026.

Cats is playing at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre for 7 weeks only from 25 July to 12 September 2026, before touring from October 2026 and into 2027 (see tour dates, below).

The new production will be directed and choreographed by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Artistic Director Drew McOnie (Jesus Christ Superstar, Brigadoon).

Cats is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, with a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring songs including Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball and the chart-topping hit Memory.

The show is produced by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals (Evita, Sunset Boulevard).

This production marks the third Andrew Lloyd Webber show produced by Regent’s Park in the last decade following their Olivier-Award winning revival of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2016, 2017 and 2020, and Jamie Lloyd’s production of Evita in 2019.

Another iteration of Cats is also coming to the stage next year, with CATS The Jellicle Ball opening at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre in New York on 7 April 2026.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s other current London musicals include The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre, and Starlight Express at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

Coming up next year, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s is premiering his brand new musical, The Illusionist.

Cats – Booking tickets in London

Cats is running at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 25 July to 12 September 2026.

Tickets go on general sale on 28 October.

More about tickets to CATS at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London

CATS – 2026 Tour Dates

  • Theatre Royal Plymouth 6 – 17 October 2026
  • Hull New Theatre 20 – 24 October 2026
  • Birmingham Hippodrome 27 Oct -7 November 2026
  • Palace Theatre Manchester 10 – 21 November 2026
  • Bristol Hippodrome 24 – 28 November 2026
  • Venue Cymru Llandudno 1 – 5 December 2026
  • Theatre Royal Glasgow 8 – 27 December 2026

Further tour dates to be announced

What They Said

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. With the production heading out on tour, we are delighted that it will reach audiences across the country after its London run, continuing our commitment to working with partners – in this case the brilliant Michael Harrison – to ensure our work is seen by as many as possible beyond our home in Regent’s Park.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “I am very excited to see a totally new production of CATS back on the stage where it belongs. I can think of no-one better than Drew McOnie to bring a new vision to the world of the Jellicles.”

Michael Harrison said: “I am delighted that we will be presenting a brand new production of CATS next summer. Drew is an outstanding artist and it has long felt destined that he would one day reinvent this great musical. Andrew and I are excited to be working with him and his team at Regent’s Park, and we look forward to the Jellicle Moon shining brightly on this thrilling new production in the splendour of the Open Air Theatre and at major theatres across the country as part of the new UK tour.”

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Main photo: CATS to play Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026

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