Full cast announced for ‘CATS’ at Regent’s Park — Gary Wilmot named in line-up
Gary Wilmot appears in the newly revealed cast for Drew McOnie’s production of CATS at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, which begins performances on 25 July and runs through 12 September. The announcement lists a wide company that includes Melanie La Barrie as Old Deuteronomy and Rachael Wooding as Grizabella. Published Mar 26, 2026 at 11: 20 ET.
Full cast and creative team revealed
The production, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie and based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, names a full company led by established musical-theatre performers. The cast list includes Fin Adams (Alonzo), Carla Bertran (Electra / Co-Dance Captain), Elliot Broadfoot (Bustopher Jones), Grace Burrows (Offstage Swing), Matthew Caputo (Skimbleshanks) and Josie Chambers-Sims (Syllabub (Jemima)). Also named are Briana Craig (Rumpleteazer), Katie Dunsden (Bombalurina), Joshua-Samuel Freeman (Tumblebrutus (Bill Bailey)), Regan Garcia (Pouncival (Carbuckety)) and Aaron Jenkins (Offstage Swing).
Further cast members include Hannah Joseph (Victoria), Taziva-Faye Katsande (Tantomile), Melanie La Barrie (Old Deuteronomy), Diante Lodge (Macavity / Admetus), Owen McHugh (George), Danny Nattrass (Mungojerrie), Millie O’Connell (Demeter) and Andrew Parfitt (Coricopat). The ensemble also lists Charlotte Riby (Jennyanydots (Gumbie Cat)), Lucie-Mae Sumner (Jellylorum (Griddlebone)), Jaydon Vijn (Rum Tum Tugger) and Jack Wilcox (Munkustrap), with offstage swings and company members completing the roster.
Gary Wilmot confirmed as Gus in the company
Among the names confirmed, Gary Wilmot is listed in the role of Gus. The announcement places gary wilmot within a line-up that also names Rachael Wooding as Grizabella and Jet Yau as Mr. Mistoffelees / Quaxo. Cast continuity is supported by a creative team credited on the production: Josh Baker as Resident Director & Choreographer, Guy Common as Makeup Designer & Supervisor, Sami Fendall for Set, Costume and Wigs Design, Adam Fisher as Sound Designer and Jessica Hung Han Yun as Lighting Designer.
Geraint Owen is named as Musical Director with Alex Parker as Musical Supervisor, and the wider team includes Ingrid Mackinnon as Intimacy Director, Kev McCurdy as Fight Director and Fiona McDougal as Voice Coach. The show is presented at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre under the direction and choreography of Drew McOnie.
Immediate reaction and brief background
Drew McOnie, director and choreographer, said: “I’m so excited to welcome this astonishing group of performers to Regent’s Park. CATS has always celebrated the unique talents of its performers, and I can’t wait for our audiences to experience this company’s brilliance in this brand-new production. Each of these cast members will play their own special part in creating animalistic harmony under the Jellicle Moon. It’s going to be quite an adventure and we look forward to welcoming you to join us. “
Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the musical follows a tribe of strays and rebels in London who gather under the Jellicle moon hoping one will be chosen for rebirth.
What’s next for the production
The company will open performances on 25 July and run through 12 September, with a press night on 6 August; after the Regent’s Park engagement the production will tour and casting for that tour is to be confirmed. The announcement places gary wilmot centrally among a cast intended to bring a new staging of the score and choreography to open-air audiences in London and beyond.
