CATS Returns to Sydney: Camp, Chaos & Pure Jellicle Joy
Sydney, the cats are back — and they’re ready to pounce.
The CATS 2025 revival has officially opened at Theatre Royal Sydney, and if you think you know this musical because you’ve seen the movie (God help us all), think again. This production is a glitter-heavy, dance-driven, nostalgia-infused celebration of everything that makes musical theatre magical — and a little ridiculous in the best possible way.
A Revival That Actually Feels… Alive
From the first slinky entrance to the final “Memory,” the cast moves with that iconic feline athleticism that made CATSfamous in the first place. There’s something hypnotic about watching 20+ adults crawling around the stage in spandex while the audience collectively decides to suspend disbelief.
It’s theatre. It’s camp. It’s perfect.
The choreography feels updated without losing the original Fosse-infused flavour. The lighting, the smoke, the neon streaks through the alleyway set — it’s a visual feast that screams 2025 while still honouring the original West End spirit.
Standout Moments
- The Jellicle Ball is still the gag. Pure chaos. Pure commitment.
- Grizabella delivered a “Memory” so powerful I felt my inner gay man ascend.
- Rum Tum Tugger remains the flirty rock-star of the cat world — I’m simply reporting facts.
Final Verdict
It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s exactly the kind of theatre Sydney needs right now.
If you want to relive the magic (or experience it for the first time):
👉 Official Website: https://catsthemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney
