A little history
Previous Productions
The Wind In The Willows
Presented 20th – 23rd March 2024
Sheila’s Island
Presented 25th – 28th September 2024
Our House
Presented 26th – 29th March 2025
Play On!
Presented 24th – 27th September 2025
Come From Away
Presented 25th – 28th March 2026
NEWS FLASH!
2 KATS productions are in the running for NODA awards…
South West Best Small Musical Production: Our House
South West Award for Best Comedy Production: Play On
We are feeling excited and quietly confident. More news soon…
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note you must be a member of KATS to perform in our productions. Membership is £50 per year.
2026 PLAY
The 39 Steps
Following the sell-out success of Come From Away in March, KATS are inviting audiences to step back in time to the glamour and intrigue of the 1930s as they proudly present The 39 Steps – a thrilling comedy packed with mystery, romance and adventure.
Based on the classic novel by John Buchan and inspired by the iconic 1935 Hitchcock film, this award-winning stage adaptation by Patrick Barlow tells the story of our unsuspecting hero Richard Hannay, who is suddenly swept into a world of spies and spectacular escapes.
Using super-speedy costume changes, ingenious staging and boundless energy, a cast of just four brave actors must create the entire Hitchcock film, live on stage. Together they portray more than 100 characters across multiple different locations in a mad-cap and imaginative theatrical rollercoaster.
With an original score, played live, sound effects created before your very eyes and moments of magical shadow puppetry, KATS talented creatives and technicians hope to capture the elegance, suspense and romance of the period.
Patrick Barlow’s brilliant adaptation treats the source material with genuine affection and never loses sight of the spirit of the original adventure. Themes of love, courage, loyalty and a desire to make the world a better place will still resonate with audiences today. As in all the best comedies, it’s not just about the mayhem.
23 to 26 September, 7.30pm
Tickets are on sale now!
2019 Awards (2018 Show Season)
WINNER:
District 4 Achievement Award: Fiddler on the Roof
2020 Awards (2019 Show Season)
JOINT WINNER:
Best Drama Production:
Blood Brothers
2023 Awards (2022 Show Season)
WINNER:
NODA SW Cup for Best Small Musical:
9 to 5 The Musical
2023 Awards (2022 Show Season)
NOMINATIONS:
Wilfred Roe Trophy for Stage Decor:
9 to 5 The Musical
2023 Awards (2022 Show Season)
NOMINATIONS:
Peter Wheeldon Memorial Trophy for a Company Crafted Musical: 9 to 5 The Musical
2024 Awards (2023 Show Season)
NOMINATIONS:
Best Drama Production:
And Then There Were None
2024 Awards (2023 Show Season)
NOMINATIONS:
Peter Wheeldon Memorial Trophy for a Company Crafted Musical:
My fair Lady
2025 Awards (2024 Show Season)
NOMINATIONS:
Best Drama Production:
Sheila’s Island
Best Visual Excellence:
Wind in The Willows
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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
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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
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.
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