A theatre company in Essex has launched an unusual search for a cat to perform in their new play.
The Players Theatre Company in Westcliff are looking for a fabulous feline to play the part of Ophelia in Curtains – The Broadway Musical Whodunnit.
This is a musical written by Kander and Ebb – the team behind the smash hits Cabaret and Chicago.
The show will be on at 7.30pm from Wednesday, November 29 to Saturday, December 2, 2017, with an extra matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm, at the Palace Theatre in Southend.
Your cat must be confident in front on an audience be able to take part in all performances.
Curtains – The Broadway Musical Whodunnit is a comedy about a theatre company trying to stage a new musical called Rob Hood – which could be a hit if wasn’t for it talentless leading lady. When the star herself is murdered on opening night, police officer Frank Cioffi is sent to solve the crime. However, being a massive fan of musical theatre, Frank is soon just as keen to save the show as he is to solve the crime.
According to a spokesperson for the Players, this is perfect opportunity for a performing puss to “pad the boards”.
Curtains is playing at the Palace Theatre in Southend from Wednesday, November 29 – Saturday, December 2, 2017.
Tickets, priced at £17 or £18.50, are available here.