FOUR STARS
ONE of the West End's
longest running shows is wowing audiences in the regions thanks to a
nationwide tour.
Cats, composer Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary, record-breaking, smash-hit musical is
currently at the New Wimbledon Theatre for a two week run.
For those who haven't
seen it, it is based on TS Eliot's seminal work, Old Possum's Book Of
Practical Cats which was written for the poet's godchildren in the
1930s.
Lloyd Webber decided to
compose a score around the words and Cats was born, opening at the
New London Theatre in May 1981.
Now 27 years later and
despite no longer in the West End it still has a loyal and growing
fan base - which was evident at the New Wimbledon Theatre last week.
And the appeal of the
show is not surprising. With an amazing musical score that includes
the timeless song Memory, made famous by Elaine Paige, spectacular
set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, Cats is
utterly captivating.
Although there is not
much of a story, it doesn't matter. It's the costumes, the dancing
and the set which provide the wow factor and this current production
doesn't disappoint.
There are some
highlights though - the Jellicle Cats scampering in amongst the
audience and Mistofelees, played by Joseph Poulton, who performs the
most amazing dance in the second act in a costume studded with
glittery sequins - is fabulous. It's breathtaking.
Cats is on at the New
Wimbledon Theatre until Saturday, May 17
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