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New 'Cats' Revival to Premiere at Regent's Park in 2026 Before U.K. Tour, Directed by Drew McOnie

Ticket sales open to members October 23 with general sale October 28.

Overview

  • The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre run is scheduled for July 25–September 12, 2026, with an official opening on August 6.
  • A U.K. tour follows through July 2027, launching in Plymouth with confirmed stops including Hull, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Llandudno, and Glasgow.
  • Manchester's Palace Theatre is currently booked to host the production November 10–21, 2026, according to local listings.
  • Drew McOnie will direct and choreograph the new production, with endorsements from Andrew Lloyd Webber, and production by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals.
  • Casting and additional creative team details will be announced in early 2026, while further local on-sale information for tour venues is forthcoming.