NOVELLO THEATRE
Aldwych, London, WC2B 4LD
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
"Debbie Allen's staging of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof with an entirely black cast mingles dark laughter and deep pain"
Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph
What People Are Saying
Aaron: “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”
It was fantastic, James Earl Jones was brilliant. Strongly recommend you go... more »
Margaret Popovic: “Extremely Good Cast, Shame About The Audience”
I saw this play on the first matinee. Most of the cast were very good in pa... more »
Lawrence Shapiro: “Brilliant Play Meets African-American Ethos”
I had the great good pleasure to see a recent matinee of 'Cat On A Hot Tin ... more »
Saw the show last night and thought the cast were brilliant. Really enjoya... more »
Anonymous: “Comedy Or Tragedy?”
Excellent performance from Jones but its current production detracted from ... more »
12 reviews, average rating: 
(4.8 Stars)
Featuring a dynamic all black cast led by Academy Award nominee and two-time Tony winner James Earl Jones, Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, Olivier Award winner Adrian Lester and Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan.
The production is directed by renowned Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning director, actor and choreographer Debbie Allen, who is best known for playing Lydia Grant in the original film and television series of Fame.
In Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, a powerful Southern family gathers at a birthday celebration for patriarch Big Daddy (Jones), who does not know that he is dying of cancer. In a scramble to secure their part of his estate, family members hide the truth about his diagnosis from him and Big Mama (Rashad).
Tensions mount between alcoholic former football hero Brick (Lester) and his beautiful but sexually frustrated wife Maggie "the Cat" (Sanaa). As their troubled relationship comes to a stormy and steamy climax, a shockwave of secrets is finally revealed.
Brimming with trademark emotional intensity and insightful wit, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is an American treasure. Don't miss this bold new staging of Tenessee Williams' rich and timeless family portrait.
Dates
Previews from: 21 November 2009
Opens: 1 December 2009
Limited engagement until: 10 April 2010
Audience: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof is suitable for audiences aged 10 and upwards (strong Language)
Run Time: Two hours and 45 minutes with two 12 minute intermissions
Show Times
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Matinee | - | - | 2:30 | - | - | 2:30 | - |
| Evening | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | - |
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