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Cats

Cats

Adapted from TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse. Read more …

With an amazing musical score that includes the timeless Memory, spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, CATS is a magical musical like no other.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS has enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world – now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon.

The critical consensus

It may not make a cat person out of a dog lover, but it could make your night.

****(*)Martin Gray, Annals of Edinburgh Stage, 14/02/2013

Like cats themselves, you will either love or hate the show.

Alan Chadwick, STV, 14/02/2013

Despite its storytelling weaknesses and at times stagey tone, Cats is an enjoyable and exciting piece of dance theatre which remains revolutionary.

***(*)(*)Scott Purvis, WhatsOnStage.com, 14/02/2013

The key to enjoying this show (apart from liking cats) is an appreciation of the choreography and the movement of the creatures in their playground.

****(*)Gordon Clayton, Edinburgh Guide, 14/02/2013

There urgently needs to be hefty injection of passion, confidence and zing to even begin to nudge the 
original. For die hard fans, however, there’s still plenty to enjoy at the Playhouse.

Josie Balfour, The Scotsman, 15/02/2013

The music is beautiful, and the dancing quite dazzling.

****(*)Joyce McMillan, 15/02/2013

Cats is known for having extremely talented dancers and acrobats in the cast, but the musical numbers by the full company are area also stunning with perfect harmonisation – certainly no cat’s choir!

*****Adelle Hopkins, Theatre in Scotland, 22/09/2013


Features about Cats

Cats star Ross Finnie on becoming Skimbleshanks

Liam Rudden, The Scotsman, 08/02/2013

Where and when?

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Saturday February 9, 2013, until Saturday March 2, 2013. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen from Monday March 4, 2013, until Saturday March 16, 2013. More info: www.hmtaberdeen.com

King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday September 16, 2013, until Saturday September 28, 2013. More info: www.theambassadors.com/kings/

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