CATS The Musical at The Teatro at Montecasino

Bursting with energy, CATS features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated score, including the unforgettable ballad, Memory, along with breathtaking choreography, dazzling costumes and an extraordinary, oversized junkyard set. The South African season features a stellar, local cast and promises a spellbinding theatrical experience for the whole family.

Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, CATS first premiered in London’s West End in 1981 and went on to play nearly 9,000 performances over 21 years, breaking records and redefining musical theatre.

Since its debut, the show has been staged in over 54 countries, translated into 23 languages and seen by more than 77 million people around the world. Its enduring appeal lies in the magical fusion of music, poetry, dance and storytelling. At its core, CATS invites audiences into the mysterious world of the Jellicle Cats, who gather for their annual Jellicle Ball to decide which one among them will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn.

This upcoming South African season aims to thrill a new generation of theatre lovers while reigniting the nostalgia of devoted fans. Pieter Toerien, whose past productions include My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, The Phantom of the Opera and the currently-running Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, says: “We are delighted to bring CATS back to South Africa. It remains one of the most exciting and emotionally rich musicals ever written - a timeless spectacle that continues to inspire audiences across generations.”

Whether you’ve seen it before or are discovering the magic for the first time, CATS is poised to be the unmissable theatrical event of the season.

Performances begin at The Teatro at Montecasino from 17 January 2026. Tickets are available through Webtickets. Early booking is strongly recommended.