Cats
The 40th Australian Anniversary production of CATS the Musical played from 17 June to 6 September 2025 at Theatre Royal Sydney.
LET THE MEMORY LIVE AGAIN
The 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS the Musical returned to Theatre Royal Sydney, its original Australian home.
Adapted from TS Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, this "groundbreaking musical" (Daily Express) comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.
On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
With "timeless music, spectacular sets and a superb cast" (Daily Mirror), breathtaking choreography and of course the unforgettable ‘Memory’, CATS is a magical musical like no other.
Let CATS thrill you once again!
“It's the cat's whiskers" (The Times).
The coveted role of Grizabella the glamour cat will be played by rising star Gabriyel Thomas. She will be joined by audience favourite Todd McKenney playing the dual roles of Bustopher Jones and Asparagus alongside classical performer Mark Vincent as Old Deuteronomy, with musical theatre star Lucy Maunder as the motherly protector Jellylorum.
Also joining the feline line-up is Des Flanagan as the rebellious Rum Tum Tugger, Jarrod Draper as Munkustrap the storytelling tomcat and Leigh Archer as Jennyanydots.
The remainder of the company includes Sarah Bourke (playing Tantomile), Olivia Carniato (Demeter), Mia Dabkowski-Chandler (Bombalurina), Tom Davis (Skimbleshanks), Ella Fitzpatrick (Jemima), Charlie Follows (Bill Bailey), Joshua Gordon (Coricopat), Chaska Halliday (Cassandra), Dominique Hamilton (swing), Claudia Hastings (Victoria/ White Cat), Aimee Jones (swing), Savannah Lind (Rumpleteazer), Jake O'Brien (Mungojerrie), Xavier Pellin (swing), Guy Pik (Carbuckety), Rania Potaka-Osborne (Alonzo), Edward Smith (Admetus/ Macavity), Thalia Smith (swing) and Tod Strike (swing).
Australia’s new 40th anniversary production well and truly delivers.
This fresh production is a great way to celebrate 40 years.
An immersive spectacle.
Gabriyel Thomas’s rendition of ‘Memory’ is so hauntingly beautiful it sends shivers down the spine.
Event and ticketing details
Event notes
CONTENT WARNINGS
This production contains flashing lights and visual effects, strobe, pyrotechnics, theatrical smoke and haze.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
This production is suitable for the whole family, but it is best suited to ages 5 years and over.
BOOSTER SEATS
Booster seats are only available in the Stalls as they should not be required in the Circle due to the steeper rake of seating, allowing for great views.
Booster seats are limited and are distributed on a first come, first served basis. To avoid disappointment, arrive early and take your seats once doors open. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own cushion for children if they wish.
AUDIENCE INTERACTION
This production includes moments where the cats move through auditorium and amongst the audience. Patrons seated in the front row, Stalls Row A, are advised there will be cats moving near them and are encouraged to place all bags under their seats at the start of the performance.
DURATION
The production runs for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Show times are subject to change.
AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
An audio description performance was held on 28 August 2025 by the team at Vision Australia for patrons who are blind or have low vision.