

The Cat and the Canary
Adapted by Carl Grose
From the play by John Willard
A co-production with Told by an Idiot
About The Cat and the Canary
Gallery
As midnight strikes, a storm rages over the wilds of Bodmin Moor. The surviving descendants of the long-deceased Cyrus West have gathered in his remote mansion to discover which of them is the chosen heir to his fortune. As the wind rattles the house, so does news that the most dangerous inmate from the nearby asylum is on the run. Menace lurks around every corner and nothing is what it seems…
The Cat and the Canary has woven its macabre fascination for over 100 years. Carl Grose adapts John Willard’s fabulous period piece into a deliciously terrifying and terrifyingly funny tale that will have you on the edge – or possibly right out – of your seat.
A co-production with Told by an Idiot, renowned for their unique visual flair and playfully inventive storytelling including Charlie and Stan (Minerva 2020), directed by their Artistic Director, Paul Hunter.
Disclaimer: those of a nervous disposition, allergic to terror and frights and bumps in the night, should attend with caution…
Cast and creatives
Tarinn Callender
Harry BlytheHayley Carmichael
Mrs PleasantCalum Finlay
Paul JonesNick Haverson
Crosby / Hendricks / PattersonLena Kaur
Susan SillsbyHeather Lai
DoraNikhita Lesler
Cicily YoungLucy McCormick
Annabelle WestWill Merrick
Charlie Wilder
Paul Hunter
Angela Davies
Aideen Malone
Adrienne Quartly
Ian Ross
Lyndie Wright
Rachel Leonard
Matilda James CDG
Xinxi Du
Samuel Bailey
Leah Bierman
Mark Carey
Rosy Emmerich
Katie Balmforth
Julian Johnson
Grace Hans
Daisy Vahey
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Content and themes
This production is likely to contain very loud sound effects including gunshots, and blackouts; depictions of violence including stage blood; and depictions of vomiting.
Booking info
PricingPreviews / Press Night, prices from
- pink
- £10
- yellow
- £23
- blue
- £35
All other performances, prices from
- pink
- £10
- yellow
- £38
- blue
- £50
Previews / Press Night, prices from
- pink
- £10
- yellow
- £23
- blue
- £35
All other performances, prices from
- pink
- £10
- yellow
- £38
- blue
- £50
Offers
Friends
- Supporters:
- £2 off full price tickets
- *Supporters season saver 4+ shows:
- 20% off full price tickets (available until 5 March)
- *Supporters season saver 6+ shows:
- 25% off full price tickets (available until 5 March)
Discounts and concessions
- *Season saver 3+ shows:
- 10% off full price tickets, see more details below
- Prologue season saver 4+ shows:
- Book Prologue tickets for three shows and get the fourth free (available until 5 March). All tickets must be booked and paid for in one transaction, maximum of two tickets per show.
- Over 60s, weekday performances:
- £2 off full price tickets
- Full-time students in higher education, Jobseekers Allowance and Universal Credit claimants weekday performances:
- Half Price
- Full-time students in higher education, Jobseekers Allowance and Universal Credit claimants weekday performances:
- Standby from one hour before the performance: £10.00
Families
- Family tickets, except Saturday evenings:
- Half Price for up to four U16s with every full price paying adult. Tickets must be booked and paid for in a single transaction. Just select the U16 option for the under 16 tickets in the basket and discounts will be applied at the checkout stage (after the basket)
Groups
- Groups 8+, Monday and Tuesday:
- £29 per ticket
- Groups 8+, Wednesday - Friday:
- £5 off each ticket
- Groups 40+, Wednesday - Friday:
- £8 off each ticket, plus a £5 ticket for the group organiser
Schools and student groups
- Schools and student groups 10+, weekday performances:
- £10.00 per ticket plus one free teacher ticket
Ticket prices
Listed prices, accurate at on sale, are subject to change in response to demand. Book early for the best prices.
Minerva Theatre
Discounts apply to top two price bands only
Some seating areas may not be available for all performances
Friends
Up to four discounted tickets per production
Groups
You can book up to ten tickets online, just keep your tickets at FULL PRICE and the discount (if applicable) will be applied at the basket. Want to book more? Email groups@cft.org.uk
All tickets
Only one reduction applies per ticket, and all discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. ID may be required for certain discounts and events. Discounts do not apply to Previews, Press Nights, Dementia Friendly, Relaxed or Gala performances
Tickets are non-refundable
If you return your tickets to the Box Office at least 48 hours before the performance, you can exchange your tickets for the same production on another date (subject to availability). There is a £2 exchange fee per ticket (unless included in your supporter benefits)
Access tickets may be available for Access Members
Log in to your account to see Access seats. Select the relevant Access tickets in the basket to receive your discount (where applicable)
£5 Prologue Tickets may be available for 16-30 year olds
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