Mog The Forgetful Cat
Written by Judith Kerr, adapted by The Wardrobe Ensemble
A The Wardrobe Ensemble, The Old Vic & Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production
Past Performances
3rd to the 19th of June 2022
at Royal and Derngate Theatres
Adapted by the company
Cast
Tom England, Kerry Lovell, Ben Vardy, Jesse Meadows, Robyn Sinclair, Hanora Kamen, Joey Hickman
Directed by
Helena Middleton & Jesse Jones
Composer and Musical Director
Joey Hickman
Designer
Laura McEwen
Lighting
Rajiv Pattani
Sound
Beth Duke
Movement Director
Catriona Giles
Deputy Stage Manager
Hazel McDougall
Assistant Stage Manager
Eve Richardson
Photographer
Manuel Harlan
‘Bother that cat!’
Mog is a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap, she forgets that she’s already eaten her supper, and she forgets that cats don’t have eggs for breakfast every day. Bother that cat!
But Mog’s forgetfulness can come in handy.
Join Mog and the Thomas family, on a journey through one year in the life of a really remarkable cat, as she catches a burglar, gatecrashes a cat show, goes to the V.E.T. and gets to eat lots and lots of eggs. Everyone’s favourite cat might be forgetful, but she certainly has a lot of adventures, and she loves her family very much.
The Wardrobe Ensemble adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage, in a lively and enchanting production directed by Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton, with songs, live music and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family and friendship are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog.
Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
Bristol Old Vic
14th to the 18th of February
Curve Leicester
21st to the 25th February
Cambridge Arts Theatre
1st - 5th March
The Lowry,
4th to the 8th April
Birmingham Rep
13th to the 15th April
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
30th May to the 4th June
Exeter Northcott
16th to the 18th June
Old Vic, London
11th to the 29th July
"A miaow-vellous musical treat"
★★★★ The Guardian
"Mog the Forgetful Cat is another brilliant adaptation by The Wardrobe Ensemble, who have brought these beloved books to life in the most magical way. Whilst the show is billed as suitable for ages 3+ it is a thoroughly enjoyable show for all ages."
★★★★ 1/2 - ReviewsHub
