The Cat In The Hat

About The Cat In The Hat

From the producers of ‘Spot’s Birthday Party.’

Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat.

From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.

With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure.

The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children.

Meet the Cat in the Hat after the show!

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Watch the trailer

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £17.00

When booking 4+ tickets – £15.50

Schools Rate – £14.50 (with a free teacher ticket for every 10 students)

Dates & times:

Thursday 04 to Friday 05 June 2026

Thursday at 2.00pm and 4.30pm

Friday at 10.30am and 1.30pm

Running time:

50 minutes

Age guidance:

3+

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About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

Discover more about The Mill Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.