Important details to note before your visit
Show specifics
Experience: Musical, Classic, Fantasy, Critics Choice
Audience: Recommended for ages 5 and up
Venue: Crown Theatre
Facilities at the theater: elevator, restrooms, bar, restaurant, lounge, air conditioning, parking
Theater accessibility: wheelchair-friendly, special performances for accessibility
Dress attire: Smart casual
Key figures involved
- Starring roles: Notable cast includes Gabriyel Thomas as Grizabella, Todd McKenney as Bustopher Jones/Asparagus, Mark Vincent as Old Deuteronomy, Lucy Maunder as Jellylorum, and Des Flanagan as Rum Tum Tugger
- Based on: T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats
- Music/composer/orchestrator/co-producer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Writer: T.S. Eliot
- Direction: Trevor Nunn
- Choreographer and associate director (1926–2018): Gillian Lynne
- Set designer: John Napier
- Original lighting design: David Hersey
- Co-orchestrator: David Cullen
- Australian associate director and choreographer: Chrissie Cartwright
- Music supervisor: Peter McCarthy
- Sound design: Greg Pink
- Lighting design: Howard Eaton
- Special tap choreography: Bill Deamer for Gumbie Cat
- Assistant to associate director and choreographer: Tommie Luyben
- Resident director and choreographer: Amy Berrisford
- Music director: Paul White
- Production manager for SGPM Ltd: Simon Gooding
- Technical director: L’Argent Wilson
- Producers: David Ian, Cameron Mackintosh, John Frost, The Really Useful Group Pty Ltd
- Costume supervision: Tracy Stiles
- Wig supervision: Suzy Barrett
- Make-up supervision: Maria Cave
- Associate sound design: Michael Waters
- Associate lighting design: Matthew Tunchon
- Australian costume supervision: Billy Roache
- Australian associate wigs and makeup supervision: Kellie Ritchie
- Wig consultant: Michele Skeete
Additional information
- This show is suitable for children aged 5 years and above. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and seated adjacent to them.
- Children under 2 get free entry but must sit on their guardian's lap during the show. If a disturbance occurs, guardians may need to step out until the child calms down.
- Warning: Expect flashing lights, stage smoke, and loud sounds that may not be suitable for those with sensory issues or epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
- Latecomers or those needing re-entry will be allowed in during appropriate breaks. They might be seated near an entrance to minimize disruption, as decided by the venue staff.
- Age guidelines are just suggestions. Trust your judgment when choosing show tickets and have a great time!
- Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so consider bringing a light jacket for your comfort.
