CATS (film)
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film of the long-running West End
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production of Cats
Cats (musical)
Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot...
, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of...
's musical
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based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats is a collection of whimsical poems by T. S. Eliot about feline psychology and sociology, published by Faber and Faber. It is the basis for the record-setting musical Cats....
by T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliot
Thomas Stearns "T. S." Eliot OM was a playwright, literary critic, and arguably the most important English-language poet of the 20th century. Although he was born an American he moved to the United Kingdom in 1914 and was naturalised as a British subject in 1927 at age 39.The poem that made his...
. Lloyd Webber himself personally oversaw orchestration for the film and called on Gillian Lynne
Gillian Lynne
Gillian Barbara Lynne , CBE, born , is a British ballerina, dancer, actor, theatre director, television director and choreographer noted for her popular theatre choreography associated with the iconic musicals Cats and the current longest running show in Broadway history, The Phantom of the Opera.-...
, the original show's choreographer, to personally train the cast for the film. Trevor Nunn, the original director, did not serve as the director of this production. Andrew Lloyd Webber and others on the production team for the film wanted to keep the feeling that viewers watching the film could still get the sense of seeing the show live, by having all views be facing the stage, therefore, getting multiple views of the set, but still feel like the viewer is part of a live audience, with several close-ups. Initially released to VHS
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and subsequently DVD
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, the film has since been shown on television channels including PBS, the BBC
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, and Ovation TV
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Plot
The musical centers around the "Jellicle" cats, a tribe of cats who meet once a year at the Jellicle Ball, where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. During the Ball, one of the cats will be selected to go to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn. The cats who may be considered for this honour, introduce themselves. The play is not to be confused with American independent film, Cats, which is extremely graphic and absolutely nothing like the musical.Act 1 The musical starts out with an overture. The lights then comes on an empty junkyard. The cats then start to gather on stage and explain the Jellicle tribe and their purpose (Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats). The cats then give details on how the different cats of the tribe are named (The Naming of Cats).
Munkustrap appears and introduces the first cat: Jennyanydots (The Old Gumbie Cat). She "sits and sits and sits" all day and rules over the mice and teaches various activities to them. Jennyanydots finishes, greets the other cats, but is interrupted.
The music instantly changes and The Rum Tum Tugger makes an extravagant entrance (The Rum Tum Tugger). The Rum Tum Tugger is a tom with a wild mane and leopard spots on his chest. He is very fickle and unappeasable, "for he will do as he do do and there's no doing anything about it". He flirts with various queens in the tribe until his music is cut short at the end of his song.
An old grey cat stumbles out and looks around. It is Grizabella. All the cats back away and glare at her with resentment. The cats sing of her saddened, unfortunate state (Grizabella: The Glamour Cat), with Demeter elaborating.
Grizabella leaves and the music becomes upbeat. Bustopher Jones, a fat cat in "a coat of fastidious black", appears (Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town). Bustopher Jones is among the elite of the cats, belonging to many clubs and making many speeches at various events.
There is a loud crash, and Macavity, the most wanted criminal cat, is thought to have appeared. However, two black and orange calico cats sneak out. They are Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, two petty thieves, who are very mischievous, and enjoy causing trouble for their human family (Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer).
Soon, the Jellicle Patriarch, Old Deuteronomy, appears (Old Deuteronomy). He is a large old cat that “has lived many lives” and “buried nine wives”. He is the one who will choose which Jellicle cat will go to the Heaviside Layer.
Munkustrap and the cats proceed to entertain Old Deuteronomy with the story of two dog tribes clashing in the streets, but were scared away by a superhero-like cat called the Great Rumpus Cat
Rumpus Cat
The Great Rumpus Cat is a fictional character from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cats. In Cats, the Jellicles put on a small play when their leader, Old Deuteronomy, arrives. The story is about how Rumpus Cat stopped two neighboring dog...
. ("The Awful Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles").
Another loud crash is heard, and the cats again suspect Macavity is around. He appears lurking in the shadows, but withdraws. And the cats come out again ("The Song of the Jellicles"). Munkustrap once again states why the cats are there and the celebration begins (The Jellicle Ball).
Grizabella shows up once again refusing to be left out of the festivities. Once again, she is shunned by the other cats, but that does not stop her from singing (Memory).
Grizabella leaves and the cats sing of “what happiness is” (The Moments of Happiness).
Gus shuffles forward (Gus: The Theatre Cat). He is the cat that once was a famous actor but now he is old and “suffers from palsy that makes his paws shake”. He is accompanied by Jellylorum, who sings of his exploits in the theatre.
Skimbleshanks is sleeping in the corner (Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat). He is unofficially in charge of the railway train. He is very clever and very important because if he is gone “the train can’t start”.
Another crash and an evil laugh is heard. It is indeed Macavity. He kidnapps Old Deuteronomy with his henchcats, and Demeter and Bombalurina sing of his crimes (Macavity: The Mystery Cat). Suddenly, Old Deuteronomy comes back again, led by a few henchcats, but Demeter realizes "Old Deuteronomy" is an imposter and exposes him to the rest of the tribe. It is Macavity in disguise. Macavity battles against Munkustrap and Alonzo after trying to kidnap Demeter, eventually escaping.
The Rum Tum Tugger suggests they find Mr. Mistoffelees to help them look for Old Deuteronomy (Mr. Mistoffelees: The Conjuring Cat). Mr. Mistoffelees is black and small and can perform many feats of magic that no other cat can do (including producing "Seven Kittens, right out of a hat" ), and succeeds in bringing back Old Deuteronomy. He is praised by all the cats.
The Jellicle choice can now be made. Old Deuteronomy sits down and Grizabella appears for the final time. Old Deuteronomy allows her to have a chance to address the cats. Her faded appearance and lonely disposition have little effect on her song ("Memory").
The appeal succeeds and she is chosen to be the one (Journey to the Heaviside Layer). A large tire rises up with Old Deuteronomy and Grizabella. Once at the top Grizabella finishes the journey herself. Old Deuteronomy gives his last speech to the cats (The Ad-dressing of Cats) and the show ends.
Characters and cast
- "Admetus" - A cat who is rarely caught by the camera, and not named in the credits. He is tan, black, and yellowish with a soft, vague striped design. This un-named chorus cat was dubbed "Admetus" by fans, however his costume design more closely resembles the London chorus character "George". He is portrayed by Frank ThompsonFrank ThompsonFrank Thompson, Jr. was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1980....
who is credited as "Rumpus Cat".
- AlonzoAlonzo (cat)Alonzo is a character in T. S. Eliot`s Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and Andrew Lloyd Webber`s musical Cats. His name is mentioned first in the Naming of Cats. His actor sometimes doubles as the Great Rumpus Cat depending on the production....
- An elegant black and white tom often considered the 'second-hand-man' to Munkustrap. He flirts a lot, but can still be serious, loyal and brave. At the Jellicle Ball, he dances with Cassandra. Portrayed by Jason GardinerJason Gardiner-Theatre:*1987- Cats – Australian Cast - Theatre Royal Sydney*1988- 42nd Street – Original Australian Cast – Her Majesty’s Theatre*1991- West Side Story – USA National Tour – Dance Captain*1992- Kizmet – Miami – Jackie Gleeson Theatre USA...
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- Asparagus - A general chorus cat. Not to be confused with Gus the Theatre Cat - in a stage production Asparagus is the chorus role of the actor who plays Gus, however Sir John Mills was obviously not capable of performing the dance role. Portrayed by Tony Timberlake. Tony Timberlake was due to perform Growltiger in the film, but Sir John Mills' filming over-ran and the section had to be cut.
- BombalurinaBombalurina (cat)Bombalurina is a fictional character in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She's a flirtatious red Queen with a white chest and black spots.Bombalurina plays a large role in the musical, dancing and singing several solo and duet parts...
- A saucy red female, confident and outgoing as suits her bright red colouring. She is close friends with, or possibly sister of Demeter. She tries to share the spotlight with Rum Tum Tugger during his song, but he drops her and knocks her to the side, making her angry, but only for a moment. Portrayed by Rosemarie FordRosemarie FordRosemarie Ford is an English dancer, actress and television presenter.-Television career:Ford is best known for her stint as the female host on the BBC TV game show The Generation Game with Bruce Forsyth in the early 1990s. She later hosted Come Dancing, again for the BBC...
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- Bustopher JonesBustopher Jones"Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town" is a poem from T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and a song from the Cats musical which is based on that poem....
- A fat cat, a '25 pounder', Bustopher "dresses" in a smart suit and spats. As the upper class "St James' Street Cat", Bustopher spends his time at Gentlemen's clubs, socialising with London's high society. The third cat to be introduced to the audience- appears after the first appearance of Grizabella. Portrayed by James BarronJames BarronJames Barron was an officer in the United States Navy. Commander of the frigate USS Chesapeake, he was court-martialed for his actions on 22 June 1807, which led to the surrender of his ship to the British....
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- Cassandra - A sleek brown and cream female AbyssinianAbyssinian (cat)The Abyssinian is a breed of domesticated cat with a distinctive ticked coat. There are many stories about its origins, often revolving around Ethiopia, but the actual origins are uncertain...
, with a braided tail and rolled wig, and no leg warmers. Cassandra stands out among the fluffy tribe and is somewhat mysterious. Portrayed by Rebecca Parker.
- Coricopat - Male twin of Tantomile. Both of them are intuitive or even psychic, perfectly synchronised in their movements and nearly identical in appearance. Portrayed by Tommi Sliiden.
- DemeterDemeter (cat)Demeter is a main character in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. Her name is given in "the Naming Of Cats".Demeter, as costumed in the filmed production, is black and gold with a few patches of white and red or orange, and wears gloves instead of arm warmers, giving her a more elegant touch. In other...
- She is very skittish, and reacts violently to the thought of Macavity. He tries to kidnap her after she exposes him in the guise of Old Deuteronomy, but Munkustrap and Alonzo rescue her. She is close friends with, or possibly sister of Bombalurina. She is in love with Munkustrap, and they share a kiss after Macavity's disappearance. Portrayed by Aeva May.
- Electra - An orange and black tabby kitten who is close to Etcetera as well as a fan of Rum Tum Tugger. Portrayed by Leah Sue Morland.
- EtceteraEtcetera (cat)Etcetera is a fictional character in Cats, the musical play based primarily on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Primarily a dancer, she is one of the chorus line kittens in the tribe of the Jellicle cats.-Origins:...
- A happy, energetic kitten who is a big Rum Tum Tugger fan. She begins squealing and jumping up and down near the end of his song. Portrayed by Jo Bingham.
- Exotica - A female character created for the video specially for Femi TaylorFemi TaylorFemi Taylor is a British dancer and actress best known for portraying Jabba the Hutt's Twi'lek slave dancer Oola in the 1983 motion picture Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. She reprised the part fourteen years later, filming new scenes for the 1997 Special Edition rerelease, and was the...
who had been part of the original London cast as Tantomile. Exotica is a dark, sleek shadow, rarely prominent in the film.
- GrizabellaGrizabellaGrizabella is the "Glamour Cat" in the musical production Cats. She does not appear in T. S. Eliot's work Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, but she is a prominent character in the stageplay. It appears that she is the feline version of the woman mentioned in T.S...
- The former Glamour Cat who has lost her sparkle and now only wants to be accepted. Portrayed by Elaine PaigeElaine PaigeElaine Paige OBE is an English singer and actress best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, North London, Paige attended the Aida Foster stage school, making her first professional appearance on stage in 1964, at the age of 16...
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- Gus: The Theatre CatGus: The Theatre Cat"Gus: The Theatre Cat" is a poem by T. S. Eliot included in Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Known as "The Theatre Cat" due to his career as an actor, Gus is an old and frail, yet revered, cat, who "suffers from palsy, which makes his paws shake." His coat is described as "shabby" and he is...
- The retired Theatre Cat who is now very old and ill and can no longer perform. Introduced by Jellylorum, who appears to be looking after him, after the Awefull Battle of The Pekes and The Pollicles. Portrayed by the late Sir John MillsJohn MillsSir John Mills CBE , born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills, was an English actor who made more than 120 films in a career spanning seven decades.-Life and career:...
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- JellylorumJellylorumJellylorum is one of the characters from the musical Cats. She is generally a mature female role, principally a vocalist.-Actresses to have played the part:Susan Jane Tanner, Anissa Hartline, Lucy Horton, Lindsey O'Neil, Bonnie Simmons...
- Named after T.S. Eliot's cat. A mature female who watches out for the kittens, and cares for Gus. She introduces him. Portrayed by Susan Jane TannerSusan Jane TannerSusan Jane Tanner is an English theatre actress, best known for playing the role of Madame Thénardier in the original London cast of Les Misérables and as Jellylorum in the original London version of Cats and reprising her role in the 1998 video version. She currently resides with her husband in...
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- JemimaJemima (cat)Jemima is a principal character in the musical play Cats, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber using the poetry of T. S. Eliot. She is the youngest member of the tribe of Cats, the voice of innocence and wonder.-Character:...
- The youngest kitten, instrumental in the acceptance of Grizabella. Also a fan of The Rum Tum Tugger. Portrayed by Veerle CasteleynVeerle CasteleynVeerle Casteleyn is a Belgian musical theatre performer and ballerina.-Biography:She trained at the De Koninklijke Balletschool van Antwerpen in Belgium, and during her training she was in various plays such as:...
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- JennyanydotsJennyanydotsJennyanydots is a fictional character in the musical play Cats. She is an old Gumbie cat who teaches the mice music, crocheting and tatting. During the day, the family thinks she is lazy because she sits around doing nothing Jennyanydots is a fictional character in the musical play Cats. She is an...
- The old Gumbie cat. She sits all day and rules the mice and cockroaches at night. The first cat to be introduced to the audience. Introduced by Munkustrap, for whom she may have some motherly feeling. He looks out for her, preventing her from falling over several times. Portrayed by Susie McKenna.
- Macavity the Mystery Cat - The character is the show's only real villain and is a literary allusionAllusionAn allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, people, places, events, literary work, myths, or works of art, either directly or by implication. M. H...
to the Sherlock HolmesSherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The fantastic London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve...
character Professor MoriartyMoriartyThe name Moriarty is an Anglicized version of the irish name Ó Muircheartaigh which orginated in County Kerry,Ireland. Ó Muircheartaigh can be translated to mean navigator or sea worthy, as the irish word muir means sea and cheart means correct...
. Portrayed by Bryn Walters.
- Mr. MistoffeleesMr. MistoffeleesMr. Mistoffelees is a character in T. S. Eliot's poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and its stage adaptation, Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular musical Cats. He is an important primary character, and one of the most popular of the show...
- A young tom who has magical powers including the ability to create flash explosions. Throughout the film, he can be seen making the lights change, opening the car trunk, and making things disappear and appear. His signature dance move is "The Conjuring Turn", which is approximately twenty-five spins on one foot. He is the second to accept Grizabella. He is usually the first to spot Grizabella, and can seem to sense her arrival. He is summoned by The Rum Tum Tugger, to make Old Deuteronomy reappear, which he succeeds in doing. He is portrayed by Jacob BrentJacob BrentJacob 'Jazzy' Brent is an American stage actor who is most famous for his role as the Magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the video production of CATS. He graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts in 1991. Jacob also worked with the ALICE workshop, a musical based on Alice in Wonderland as...
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- MungojerrieMungojerrieMungojerrie is a fictional character in T. S. Eliot's book, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats which was adapted into the musical Cats.-Characteristics:Mungojerrie and his partner in crime, Rumpelteazer, specialize in petty theft and mischief...
- Half of a pair of notorious "cat-burglars", Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. Portrayed by Drew Varley.
- MunkustrapMunkustrapMunkustrap is a Jellicle cat, named in T. S. Eliot's poem "The Naming of Cats". He is a principal character in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats.-The musical:...
- A black and silver tom who is leader and protector of the Jellicle tribe. He also narrates "The Pekes and the Pollicles." Considered the storyteller of the tribe. He is most likely second in command to Old Deuteronomy, as he seems to try and protect the tribe the entire time from Grizabella and fights Macavity. Portrayed by Michael Gruber.
- Old DeuteronomyOld DeuteronomyOld Deuteronomy is a character in T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and its musical adaptation, Cats.In Eliot's original poem, Old Deuteronomy is described as an ancient, wise cat who has "lived many lives in succession" and is respected by the other cats and humans in his...
- The lovable patriarch of the Jellicle Tribe. He is very old and usually slow-moving. Portrayed by Ken PageKen Page (actor)Ken Page is an American cabaret singer and actor from St. Louis, Missouri, best known as the voice of the evil bag of bugs Oogie Boogie in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Kingdom Hearts series, and for playing Old Deuteronomy in the original Broadway and video cast of Cats.Ken...
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- Plato - A dancing role in the video, he is often in the background, performs the Mating Dance with Victoria. While the name "Plato" is used in line with the US and international productions, the costume design is that of the London production's "Admetus". Portrayed by Bryn Walters, who also plays Macavity.
- PouncivalPouncivalPouncival is a character in the musical Cats and in T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats . He is brown, white, gray, and black and has a lot of freckles. He is portrayed as a tom between kittenhood and adulthood in most productions of the musical...
- A playful adolescent tom. He loves to annoy the older cats and play with the other kittens. He also appears to have a strong liking for Bombalurina, as he dances with her at the Jellicle Ball, and can be seen rubbing his backside against her thigh at the end of Rum Tum Tugger's song. Portrayed by Karl Morgan.
- RumpleteazerRumpleteazerRumpleteazer is a character in T. S. Eliot's book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats.-The Poem:...
- Female half of a pair of notorious "cat-burglars", Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. T. S. Eliot spelled the name 'Rumpelteazer'. Portrayed by Jo GibbJo GibbJo Gibb is a Scottish theatre actress best known for her role of Rumpleteazer in the Cats video and as Pearl the Observation Car in Starlight Express...
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- The Rum Tum TuggerRum Tum TuggerRum Tum Tugger is one of the many feline characters in the poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, published in 1939, and in the musical Cats which was based on Eliot's book....
- The ladies' tom. His temperament ranges from clownish to serious, and always flirtatious. He is one of the last to accept Grizabella and has many solos during the film. He is portrayed as a feline equivalent of Mick JaggerMick JaggerSir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
or Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, and can easily be noticed by his wild mane. Portrayed by John PartridgeJohn Partridge (performer)John Partridge is an English actor, singer, dancer, panelist and television presenter, who is probably best known for the role of Christian Clarke in the long-running BBC television soap opera EastEnders, having joined the cast in January 2008...
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- Rumpus CatRumpus CatThe Great Rumpus Cat is a fictional character from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cats. In Cats, the Jellicles put on a small play when their leader, Old Deuteronomy, arrives. The story is about how Rumpus Cat stopped two neighboring dog...
- The great spiky haired brave cat with glowing red eyes, as mentioned in 'The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles', seen as a super hero figure amongst the Jellicles. Portrayed by Frank ThompsonFrank ThompsonFrank Thompson, Jr. was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1980....
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- SkimbleshanksSkimbleshanksSkimbleshanks is a cat character in T. S. Eliot's book of poetry Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats....
- The railway cat. An active orange tabby cat who lives on the trains and acts as an unofficial chaperone. Portrayed by Geoffrey Garratt.
- Tantomile - Female twin of Coricopat. Both of them are perceived as intuitive or even psychic as they are the first among the tribe to sense the presence of strangers. Portrayed by Kaye Brown.
- Tumblebrutus - a bouncy, troublesome young cat. While the name "Tumblebrutus" is used in the US and international productions, the costume design used in the film is the London production's "Bill Bailey" (the names being interchangeable for the same character). Portrayed by Fergus Logan.
- VictoriaVictoria the White CatVictoria is the white cat from the musical Cats, and one of the show's principal characters as well as a starring dance role. She was named after T. S. Eliot's favorite queen, Queen Victoria. As this is a very demanding role, requiring extensive ballet training, the actor enacting the character of...
- A white kitten who is extremely gifted in dancing. The "official" Jellicle Ball begins with her solo dance. She is the first to accept Grizabella. Portrayed by Phyllida Crowley SmithPhyllida Crowley SmithPhyllida Crowley Smith is an English ballerina, theatre actress and choreographer.Born on the Isle of Wight, England, she studied at the Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts...
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Differences
The video is slightly different from the stage production of CatsCats (musical)
Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot...
. Primarily it is shorter, the dances having been cut down during the Gumbie Cat, Magical Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, and in Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. The entirety of "Growltiger's Last Stand" was cut because filming over-ran. The production is primarily based on the London production, but includes some non-London character names such as Tumblebrutus and Pouncival for the London characters Bill Bailey and Carbucketty.