Mog the Forgetful Cat

Mog the Forgetful Cat live on stage

Mog is back, and she’s coming to life on stage. Judith Kerr’s much-loved classic Mog the Forgetful Cat becomes a delightful new family show filled with playful puppetry, music, laughter and plenty of Mog’s trademark mishaps. The musical play opens at the Rose Theatre in Kingston in February 2027 and tours the UK until the end of August, including a summer season at the Unicorn Theatre in London.

The story

She may be a little forgetful, but Mog has a very big heart. When one of her everyday adventures takes an unexpected turn, she discovers that being different can be something rather special. The producers call it a funny, magical and joyful introduction to live theatre, and a treat for the whole family. Come and meet Mog for an unforgettable adventure.

Creative team

Mog the Forgetful Cat is a Unicorn Theatre, Nicoll Entertainment and Rose Theatre production, the team behind the stage version of Kerr’s The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Miranda Larson is writer and adaptor, and Rose Theatre Artistic Director Christopher Haydon directs. Eamonn O’Dwyer is composer, lyricist and musical director, and Oli Townsend designs the set and costumes. Casting is to be announced.

Running time and age guidance

The show runs for approximately 50 minutes and is aimed at children aged 3 to 7. The dialogue and story can be easily followed by this age group, and there are songs and music throughout. Performance times vary by venue and are to be announced for each stop.

2027 tour dates

• 16–21 February 2027: Rose Theatre, Kingston
• 23–24 February 2027: 1435 Theatre & Museum, Chesterfield
• 26–28 February 2027: Derby Theatre
• 6–7 March 2027: Arts Centre, Stockton-on-Tees
• 8–9 March 2027: Grimsby Auditorium
• 13–14 March 2027: Theatre Royal, Winchester
• 23–24 March 2027: Riverfront, Newport
• 26–28 March 2027: Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
• 30 March to 1 April 2027: Bristol Old Vic
• 2–4 April 2027: Theatre Royal, York
• 5–7 April 2027: Palace Theatre, Southend
• 9–10 April 2027: The Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield
• 14–15 April 2027: South Mill Arts, Bishop’s Stortford
• 24–25 April 2027: Ulster Hall, Belfast
• 25–27 May 2027: Radlett Centre
• 28–30 May 2027: Lighthouse Theatre, Poole
• 1–5 June 2027: Liverpool Playhouse
• 25–27 June 2027: King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
• 13 July to 8 August 2027: Unicorn Theatre, London
• 10 August 2027: Dorking Halls
• 17–18 August 2027: Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
• 24–26 August 2027: Hall for Cornwall, Truro
• 27–28 August 2027: G Live, Guildford

Further dates are to be announced.