The Cat’s Court Case Of Ulthar

PART OF THE LONDON LOVECRAFT FESTIVAL

“Honourable members of this court… and the prosecution.

Apparently, I stole a dangerous book. The Necronomicon, did you say? My my, you’d have to be clever to steal that. And apparently, I then left it in a student bar for any idiot to find. Oh, someone did? I’m devastated, I’m sure.

But this trial is absurd. As the defence will tell you, I am just a normal housecat - though an unusually handsome and cunning one - and all I want is to drink milk and walk free. Miaow.”

We are recruiting for the trial of an (allegedly magic) cat. You will serve variously as magistrates, jurors, prosecution, defence, and the press, interviewing, debating, and bribing your way to victory - or even justice.

Join this absurd interactive comedy court case, featuring Leo Doulton (as an arrogant cat), you (as the court and its officials), and a truly surprising amount of milk (as milk).

Created by & Starring Leo Doulton (London Lovecraft Festival New Writing Prize 2025 winner)

Content Warnings: Reference to offstage trauma caused by a magical book. As an interactive show, it is impossible to guarantee what audience members will bring to the experience. The experience is designed for people who would like to speak with other attendees, and involve some standing and walking; however, there are a few options that include none of these activities.

Fancy dinner and a show? Book at table at the Drayton Arms pub now and enjoy the pre-theatre menu before heading upstairs!

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