CATS Additional lyrics by Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe. Lyrics by T.S. Eliot; Based on the book Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot; Additional lyrics by Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe.
SYNOPSIS It’s the night of the Jellicle Ball. The cat clan has gathered for the annual event at which the revered elder Old Deuteronomy chooses the most deserving cat to ascend with him for a heavenly reward. The cats have gathered, and one by one, we learn about their personalities, exactly as T. S. Eliot portrayed them in his book of poems. Jennyanydots, Cassandra, Bombalurina, and Jellylorum are the first to strut their stuff. They welcome Rum Tum Tugger, a rock-star-idol type of cat, creating just the right mood for the arrival of Grizabella, the Glamour Cat. She is an ageing beauty who has roamed some of the lowest alleys. The younger felines mock and avoid her. Bustopher Jones, mature and well-rounded, catches everyone’s eye with his natty clothes and well-groomed look. Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, two mischievous, fun-loving cats, provide a light moment before Old Deuteronomy arrives and sets a more serious tone for the ball. Barred from the festivities, Grizabella reflects on her memory of happier times and the new life that could be ahead. Also on the sidelines, Gus the Theatre Cat finds fault with the lack of dedication he perceives in today’s actors and reminisces about some of his finest roles. In Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat, we find great pride and commitment in doing the relatively small job of keeping a single train on schedule. Macavity, the “fiend in feline shape, a monster of depravity,” is talked about in hushed voices. “Was there ever a cat so clever as magical Mr. Mistoffelees?” Yes, and much to the delight of all he bursts upon the scene. Still it is Grizabella that demonstrates the greatest depth of character and need. She is chosen to accompany Old Deuteronomy on this year’s ascension “up, up, up, past the Russell Hotel. Up, up, up to the Heaviside layer.” Before their departure Old Deuteronomy summarises Eliot’s lifelong passion for paralleling catlike names and attributes to people he had observed: “You’ve heard of several kinds of cat, and my opinion now is that you should need no interpreter to understand our character. You’ve learned enough to take the view that cats are very much like you.”
RUNNING ORDER 1. Overture – Orchestra 2. Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats – The Company 3. The Naming of Cats – The Company 4. The Old Gumbie Cat – Jennyanydots, Munkustrap, Bombalurina, Demeter & Jellylorum 5. The Rum Tum Tugger – Rum Tum Tugger & Company 6. Grizabella: The Glamour Cat – Grizabella, Demeter, Bombalurina 7. Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town – Bustopher Jones, Jennyanydots, Bombalurina & Jellylorum 8. Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer – Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer 9. Old Deuteronomy – Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger & Old Deuteronomy 10. The Jellicle Ball – The Company
Interval 11. Grizabella, The Glamour Cat (Reprise) – Jellylorum & Jemima 12. Memory – Grizabella 13. The Moments of Happiness – Old Deuteronomy & Jemima 14. Gus: The Theatre Cat – Gus & Jellylorum 15. Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat – Skimbleshanks & Company 16. Macavity: The Mystery Cat – Demeter & Bombalurina 17. Macavity Fight – Macavity, Munkustrap & Alonzo 18. Mr. Mistoffelees – Mistoffelees & Rum Tum Tugger 19. Memory – Grizabella & Jemima 20. The Journey to the Heaviside Layer – The Company 21. The Ad-Dressing of Cats – Old Deuteronomy & Company 22. Finale - The Company
Access to Sing Along Cats Muscial
CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) Admetus Jinyoung Kil Alonzo Darin Kim Asparagus Allison Gwak Bill Bailey Ellie Lee Bombalurina Shirley Jang Bustopher Jones Jones Brandon Yoon Carbucketty Lisa Lee Cassandra Se-Eun Park Coricopat Alex Waterman Demeter Alyssa Seo Electra Eunice Yoon Exotica Libby Heydinger Gilbert Justin Jang Grizabella Stella Kim Gus Kevin Kim Jellylorum Serena Eun Jemima Chloris Kim Jennyanydots Bella Yang Macavity Joon Park Mr. Mistoffelees Hyoungtak Cha Mungojerrie Jiheon Kang Munkustrap Andy Park Old Deuteronomy John Park Olivia Song Shin Plato Minchae Kim Pouncivall Andrew Park Rum Tum Tugger Simon Lee Rumpleteazer Jooha Lim Skimbleshanks & Quaxo Aiden Oh Tantomile Phillie Kim Victoria Jianna Lee
Cats Stage Set up Time Lapse Video
Kitten Chorus
Chorus
Kitty Kat Choir
Cats Rehersal
Iris Kim Olivia Kim Alice Ko Chloe Lee Ella Lee Eunice Lee Skye Seo Luna Choi Yuki Lu Yelena Yang Yeolim Yang Suwan Cho Erin Davies Daniel Eom Jade Han Yooahn Han Riwon Hong Fanxi Ji Alice Jo Abigail Kim Jiyu Kim Sean Kim Yerim Kim Yuna Kim Simon Lee Mollie Quinn Anna Ryu Helena Shim Claire Son Polly Wayte Elin Yang Lucy Yoon
BAND Flute Clarinet Trumpet Trumpet Trombone Violin Cello Cello Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Marimba Percussion Drum Kit
Jenny Lim Marc Chung James Lim Justin Yoo Benjamin Han Oscar Kim Daniel Lee Amy Kim Sangbae Ahn Logan Kim Mia Ma Hoyeon Kim Lauren Kim Stella Kang Sean Kim John Shin Sola Yoon Hannah Kim
MAKE-UP ARTISTS Angelina Kim Chaemin Kim Seoyeon Kim Yujoo Kim Jane Koo Layla Park Judy Song Ms Kennington Ms Polkovnikova
PRODUCTION Choreography - Julia Smith, Stella Taylor, Valentina Polkovnikova, Luke Lamkin & Megan Dyer-Jones Musical Director - Sara Martinez Vocal Coach - Ruth Baker, Imogen Elliott & Megan Dyer-Jones Costume Design - Julia Smith Set Design - Paul Smith Lighting Design - Stella Taylor Poster Design - Liz Chung Programme Design - Ian Peirson & NLCS Marketing Team
TECHNICAL TEAM Led by Chris Chang, Mohd (Dex) Masrey and Paul Smith Technical Director Band Sound Operator Sound Assistant Sound Assistant Sound Operator Sound Operator Lighting Assistant Followspot Operator Followspot Operator Lighting Operator Camera Operator Camera Operator Camera Operator Vision Mixer Stage Manager Stagehand
Jiah Jung Shihyun Tom Park Jihyo Jung Yejun Derek Yoo Soo Hee Lee Jihu Lee Jimin Son Seyoon Gloria Hwang Seung Soo Eric Nah Tae Yeon Jude Lim Hansun Chung Chaeeun Emma Chung Grace Seohee Han Jungahn Gabrielle Oh Seijun Sam Kim Yongjun Brian Kim
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Neil Tamlyn, David Lock, Helen Lock & the NLCS Marketing Team, Arts Prefects and the NLCS Translation Team.
“Jellicle Cats come out tonight, Jellicle Cats come one come all: The Jellicle Moon is shining bright — Jellicles come to the Jellicle Ball.”
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UPCOMING NLCS PERFORMANCES Performance
Date
Time
Venue
IB Theatre Performance of ‘The Tragical History of Dr Faustus’
Wednesday 6 December
18:30
Drama Studio 1
Winter Orchestral Spectacular
Wednesday 13 December
18:30
PAC