Theatre tickets are due to be in great demand with the announcement of the final cast for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.  The Novello theatre in London will be launching their adaptation of this play on 1 December 2009.  Make sure you get your theatre tickets in good time.

This production is unique in that it is the first all black production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to be produced in a theatre in London.  Following its success on Broadway this play features Earl Jones when it first opened last year.  Directed by Debbie Allen this play is sure to create a hit at the Novella theatre in London.

This powerful and dramatic play centres on a southern family birthday celebration set in Tennessee. Big Daddy played by James Earl Jones unaware that he is dying commands the show and as the festiveness progresses tensions mount and relationships alter as family secrets are revealed.

Comedian Richard Blackwood, Sanaa Lathan, Adrian Lester, Phylicia Rashad and James Earl Jones complete the core cast of this iconic theatre production.  They are joined by well known names such as Derek Griffiths, Peter de Jersey, Joseph Mydell, Nina Sosanya, Guy Burgess, Claudia Cadette, Susan Lawson-Reynolds and Yvonne Gidden.

This well known and prestigious cast are not unknown and while Blackwood has hosted his own television series he currently hosts a Sunday afternoon radio show on Choice FM.  Derek Griffiths made his mark as a singer and musician in the ’70’s on children’s shows but has added several Royal Shakespeare productions to his credits along with a host of West End appearances.

Peter De Jersey and Joseph Mydell both have extensive credits in West End London theatre productions including the Royal Shakespeare Company while Nina Sosanya first made her public debut as Jenny in the C4 hit series Teachers.  She also has numerous stage performances in National Theatre to her credit.

Tennessee Williams’ classic play ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ will run at the Novello Theatre from the 1st of December 2009 until the 10th of April 2010 with previews beginning on the 21st of November. It is a transfer of the Broadway production, directed by Debbie Allen and featuring an all black cast. It ran for four months last year at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York.

The cast has been finalised and will feature Richard Blackwood who is better known as a TV presenter and comedian. He will be joined by Derek Griffiths, Nina Sosanya, Sanaa Lathan, James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and Adrian Lester.

The play has not been seen in the West End since 2001 when Brendan Fraser and Ned Beatty starred, so the London theatre scene will welcome its arrival.

The play tells the story of a family on a Mississippi plantation house celebrating Big Daddy’s birthday. His son seems more upset by the death of his friend than the fact that his marriage is falling apart before his eyes.

Nina Sosanya has a large body of TV and film work including ‘Nathan Barley’, ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Teachers’ and ‘Love Actually’. She also has some excellent stage credits including ‘House and Garden’ and ‘Fix Up’ at the National Theatre and Noel Coward’s ‘The Vortex’ at the Donmar Warehouse.

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Novello Theatre: Currently booking 21st November 2009 – 10th April 2010

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof London comes to the Novello Theatre! We have an excellent range of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof tickets on offer from cheap Cat on a Hot Tin Roof tickets to ‘best seats’. The Cat on a Hot Tin Roof play has been a hit on Broadway with a star studded cast directed by Debbie Allen, book tickets for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in the West End today!

TICKETS:  £25.00 – £62.00

Show Type

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a Play

Show Age Suitability

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is suitable for Adults and older children

Show Overview

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ was made into a memorable film in 1958 staring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor. Prior to that, it premiered on Broadway in 1955 and since then has had numerous revivals both on the professional and amateur circuit.

This Tennessee Williams play is set on a Missisippi Estate where a birthday party has been hosted for Big Daddy who is unaware that he is dying of cancer because his children have kept the secret from him. The bickering ensues as each child struggles to maintain any dignity in their preoccupation with securing a part of the Estate and we meet Maggie (the Cat) who herself married into the wealthy family in order to escape a poverty stricken life. However, she finds herself at the abusive hands of her alcoholic husband Brick and as the tension mounts and their stormy relationship comes to a shocking climax, secrets are discovered.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful Tennessee play. It is fraught with tension and passion, anxiety, fear and love and the wonderful cast of this West End production are sure to deliver the punches.

The Director Debbie Allen was once known and loved for playing the dance teacher in the original TV series of ‘Fame’. She took this production of ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ to Broadway and received high acclaim. The cast were also part of the original Broadway production, including James Earl Jones, a wonderful actor with a deep resonating voice.

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ is a timeless play that continues to draw in the audiences and I cannot recommend enough going to see this superb all black production.

Theatre Information

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ will be playing at the The Novello Theatre, Aldwych,  WC2B 4LD

Nearest Underground Station: Covent Garden (served by Piccadilly line)
The theatre is approxuimatley 10 minute walk from the station

Bus links: 6, 13, 19, and 77a

Performance Information

Evenings: Mon – Sat 7.30 pm
Matinees: Wed & Sat 2.30 pm

Running Time: TBC

Director: Debbie Allen

Cast Includes

James Earl Jones
Phylicia Rashad
Sanaa Lathan

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