This production of Cats at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre offers a strikingly different interpretation of the familiar musical, moving away from the traditional aesthetic in favour of a more contemporary visual style. The modern, moon-shaped, copper-coloured set provides an atmospheric backdrop and gives the production a distinctive identity of its own. The costume design works particularly well in establishing the individuality of the various cats, with each character clearl

It was a genuine pleasure to visit the Barbican Theatre to catch High Society before it concludes its London run and embarks on a national tour. Visually, the production is striking from the outset.