Who is Mariah?
Mariah is the resident cat at the Rosemary Branch Theatre and pub in North London.
Theatre cat · London
Mariah
Mariah is the resident cat at the Rosemary Branch Theatre, a pub theatre in North London. She first appeared outside the building on a freezing night in December 2025, and after making it clear she wasn't really interested in leaving, she became a theatre cat.
Today, Mariah spends her time around the Rosemary Branch, greeting regulars, accepting visitors, and relaxing in her own princess box at the bar. Some nights, there's even a queue to meet her.
Overview
- Species
- Cat
- Home
- Rosemary Branch Theatre, London
- Neighborhood
- On the border of Islington and Hackney
- Role
- Resident theatre cat
- Favorite spot
- Her princess box at the bar and the costume department
- Personality
- Very chill
- Known for
- Becoming part of the place
How Mariah Found the Rosemary Branch
Mariah appeared outside the Rosemary Branch on a freezing night and seemed determined to stay. The team brought her inside, looked after her, and tried to find out where she had come from. But Mariah had made her own decision. So, the Rosemary Branch became home.
Life at the Theatre
The Rosemary Branch is part pub, part theatre, with performances happening upstairs and regulars gathering downstairs. Mariah fits somewhere in between. She spends her days around the building, finds comfortable places to settle, and has become a familiar face to staff, performers, regulars and audiences.
She's not especially interested in being the centre of attention, which hasn't stopped people from making her one. For Mariah, it's mostly just home.
The Princess Box
Mariah's princess box gives her a comfortable place to sit while keeping an eye on whatever is happening around the pub. It's also become one of the places visitors know to look when they come hoping to meet the Rosemary Branch's smallest resident.
Meeting Mariah
Not everyone comes to the Rosemary Branch specifically for the cat, but some definitely do. Mariah has developed her own little following among regulars and visitors, and on busy nights people sometimes queue for the chance to say hello. Whether Mariah is equally excited about every meeting is, naturally, up to Mariah.
Mariah in Pictures
A theatre cat at work, off duty, and somewhere in between.
From Our Interview
We spoke with Siobhan from the Rosemary Branch about the freezing night Mariah arrived, how she became part of the theatre, the people who come to see her, and what life is like with a cat in the middle of a London pub theatre.
Read the full interview →Mariah FAQ
Where does Mariah live?
Mariah lives at the Rosemary Branch on Shepperton Road, on the border of Islington and Hackney in London.
How did Mariah come to the Rosemary Branch?
Mariah appeared outside the Rosemary Branch on a freezing night. The team took her in and cared for her, and she eventually became a permanent part of the place.
Is Mariah really a theatre cat?
Yes. Mariah lives at the Rosemary Branch, an independent pub theatre in London. She spends much of her time around the pub rather than performing upstairs, but she's become part of the theatre's community and identity.
Can visitors meet Mariah?
Mariah can often be found around the Rosemary Branch, although, like any cat, she keeps her own schedule. Some visitors come specifically hoping to meet her.
What is Mariah's princess box?
Mariah has her own comfortable box at the bar, known as her princess box, where she can relax while remaining close to everything happening around her.
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