BATH’S Ustinov Studio opens its 2025 season with three performances of CAT the Play, performed by Richard Kieswick as a man who dreams of fame in one of Lord Lloyd Webber’s most popular musicals, based on the work of T S Eliot.

Described as a comedy drama with a dark twist, CAT the Play was written by Richard and Jamie Beamish and made its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe. It features original songs and far too much lycra, and is suitable for audiences aged 16 and older.

Dave’s dream is to star in an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Despite his talent, he is constantly cut at the last minute, denying the world the opportunity to see Evita’s llama or his show- stopping number as Jesus’s donkey.

Eventually Andrew writes his greatest show with Dave as his leading man, yet a secretive relationship with the beautiful White Cat threatens everything. When opening night finally arrives, a series of inexplicable events rocks Dave to the core, forcing him onto an unexpected and destructive path, a blow from which he has never quite recovered.

After its Edinburgh success, playing to packed houses, CAT the Play has delighted audiences in the UK, Ireland and Germany, broken box office records on the London Fringe and sold out on every return visit to Edinburgh. Described by Elaine Paige on her BBC Radio 2 show as “an absolute riot!”, CAT the Play made its West End debut in 2017 at London’s Ambassador’s Theatre.

Prepare to be entertained and shocked in equal measure as CAT the Play unfolds on stage. Performances are nightly at 7.30pm