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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

By Tennessee Williams, Directed by Rebecca Frecknall

Event details

Tue 10 Dec 2024 - Sat 1 Feb 2025

I’m not living with you. We occupy the same cage.

The Pollitt family gathers to celebrate a birthday, but behind the smiles is a family in crisis. 

With Brick and Maggie’s marriage plagued by secrets and deceit, the question of legacy lingers. As the family confront the impending death of their patriarch, a war of truth and lies is waged.

Following her Olivier Award-winning production of A Streetcar Named Desire, Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall (Cabaret; Summer and Smoke) directs BAFTA nominee Kingsley Ben-Adir (Bob Marley: One Love; Barbie) and Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People; Twisters) in Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Presented in association with Chris Harper Productions.

Please note for this production we have limited the number of tickets any one booker can purchase to a maximum of six tickets per person across the whole run

Running Time Approx. 3 hours incl. intervals
Subject to change during previews.

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

How to get tickets

We expect demand  for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to be high, if you are unable to get tickets initially there are still some ways you might be able to secure tickets, check out our guide for tips.

Ticket Guide

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cast & Creatives

  • Cast

  • Creatives

Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info

Access

Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.

25s & Under

£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Tue 10 – Mon 16 Dec. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. Tickets are limited to 2 per booker and go on sale at 5pm on Tue 19 Nov. More info

30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed

If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Fri or Sat evenings.

Talks & Events

Talkback
After Mon 20 Jan performance
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 16 Jan 7.30pm
A free performance for those aged 25 and under. Sign up to our emails for Tickets & Events for 16-25s to be notified when tickets are available.

Schools Performances
There will be schools performances held on Mon 13 Jan 7.30pm and Wed 22 Jan 2pm.

Four people are sat on chairs on the Almeida stage.

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is presented by special arrangement with The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.

Artwork photography by Danny Kasirye.