The production of The Cat in the Hat is a wonderful and engaging first theatre experience for 3 to 6 year olds and will be showing at the Young Vic until March 13th.
Based on the much-loved Dr. Seuss book, this legendary story was adapted for the stage by Katie Mitchell.
With his red and white striped hat and his red bow tie, the cat in the hat is full of tricks, from the moment he appears in their house. Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest cat they have ever met. He brings cheerful chaos to two children on a rainy day when they are left unattended.
The naughty cat does all sorts of balancing acts, including balancing the family goldfish (in his bowl) while standing on a ball, to the chagrin of the goldfish! Finally, he cleans up the mess he has made throughout the house on his way out the door, disappearing just before the mother arrives home.
Published in 1957 by Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is still one of the best selling children’s books of all time.
