Welcome to KATS Online

A local theatre company that has been entertaining local audiences since 1901…

"ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS!"

And Then There Were None… “a tense, entertaining and truly impressive production of a dark classic.” Read the first review of another KATS triumph.

SHEILA'S ISLAND

4 go mad on a bonding adventure, and all survived to tell the tale… the latest KATS’ production was one to remember.

CASTING CALL

The 2025 KATS’ musical production will be Our House – Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical on its release in 2003, KATS can’t wait to bring this show to the stage.

KATS@PLAY

Do you like theatre and drama? Do you enjoy performing arts but don’t fancy donning a costume on stage? Then the KATS@Play reading group is for you…

A little history

Previous Productions

Calendar Girls

Presented 21st – 24th September 2022

My Fair Lady

Presented 22nd – 25th March 2023

And Then There Were None

Presented 4th – 7th October 2023

The Wind In The Willows

Presented 20th – 23rd March 2024

Sheila’s Island

Presented 25th – 28th September 2024

NEXT PRODUCTION

Our House

Our House follows the story of Joe Casey, a rough diamond, who on the night of his sixteenth birthday makes a decision that splits his life in two. Set to the distinctive soundtrack of 80s band Madness, this story of consequence is an upbeat and exciting musical. Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical on its release in 2003, KATS can’t wait to bring this show to the stage.

GET INVOLVED:
Come along to West Charleton on the 6th July to find out more! Contact Sarah Fox on 07766 904390 for further information.Ages 14 + welcome. 

Please Note: You must be a member of KATS to perform in our productions. Membership is £50 per year.

FUNDRAISING FOR KATS

It’s so easy…

KATS has joined a fundraising scheme called easyfundraising. It’s a simple online shopping platform that has been helping organisations, such as ourselves, since 2005 and gives cashback to good causes.

HOW IT WORKS

Whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Kingsbridge Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) with easyfundraising.

There are over 7,000 brands on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.

ALL YOU NEED TO DO

Click here to join for free.

Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.

After you’ve checked out, the brand will make a donation to Kingsbridge Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) at no extra cost to you whatsoever!

Get involved

Join our crew

You don’t have to a performer! We welcome talent in whatever form it takes. Maybe you have a gift for finding or making props, sewing costumes, or painting scenery?

We always need friendly faces to sell programmes, ice creams or drinks during the productions, too.

Actors

We are always looking for new aspiring cast members

Behind the scenes

Lighting to sound to making the tea – we’re looking for you…

Musicians

we’D love to hear from you

Drama writers

Begin your theatre career with KATS

General help

Volunteers are always welcome!

KATS

the theatre experience

about Us

KATS has been entertaining local audiences for over 100 years, with Trial by Jury as the first production in 1901.

All performers and crew are members of the Society, participating in the productions and enjoying plenty of social get togethers too.

Productions

And Then There Were None: 2023

My Fair Lady: 2023

Calendar Girls: 2022

9 To 5: 2022

Blood Brothers: 2019

Fiddler On The Roof: 2018

Entertaining Angels: 2017

Singin' In The Rain: 2016

Oliver!: 2015

Find out more

If you are interested in getting involved with KATS, we'd love to hear from you.

Click here with any questions and we will be in touch!