
CATS - CHRISTCHURCH
NYT is coming to Christchurch! Don't miss Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic CATS - hitting the Isaac Theatre Royal Stage in May 2025.
The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories to Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Featuring famous numbers such as 'Memory', 'Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats' and 'Mr. Mistoffelees' with fabulous costumes that bring this production to life.
The National Youth Theatre is New Zealand's largest and longest running theatre programme for young people. We change lives from the stage, providing a space where you are embraced for who you are and encouraged to share your unique voice.
Important Dates
1st Rehearsal: Sunday 9th March
Rehearsals continue every Sunday except for middle weekend of the school holidays (Easter Sunday), April 20th.
REHEARSAL TIMES: (ages are by cut off date 21st March 2025)
Juniors (7-9yrs) 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Intermediate - (10-12yrs) 1:45pm -3:00pm
Seniors - (13-18yrs) 3:30pm -4:45pm
Leads (As required) 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Leads - Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm (Leads are selected from within the cast during rehearsals)
Auditions for lead roles: Saturday 22nd March
First Lead rehearsal: Thursday 27th March
Lead rehearsals continue every Thursday except 17th and 24th April (School holidays), and at the end of every Sunday rehearsal. Not all leads will necesarily be required at all lead rehearsals, a detailed schedule will be released closer to the start of the programme.
Theatre Week: Tuesday 20th - Sunday 25th May (some time will be required off school this week)
Theatre Week takes place at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
Rehearsals: Tuesday 20th - Wednesday 22nd May (Timing TBC) - time will be required off school on Wednesday (Dress Rehearsal). Rehearsal on Tuesday will be after school hours.
Performances: Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th May - time will be required off school
In the Room
Jack Shatford
DIRECTOR
Alison C. Holden
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Lucy Sutcliffe
CHOREOGRAPHER
Behind the Scenes
Just some of the huge team that makes the show happen!
Jonathan Alver
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Andrew Furness
PRODUCTION MANAGER
