CATS - 20th - 22nd February 2014
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CATS – Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. Eliot was a Youth Group production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. and performed at Queen Mary’s Hall, Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke over 3 nights, with 4 performances.
None of the creative team really knew before starting this production what a Jellicle Cat was, and are probably still none the wiser! The cast was one of the largest, and quite heavily dance-skilled. Leotards were borrowed from BATS, who had performed ‘Barnum’ some years previously – some well-known name labels were found! Next Genners Jade Hollingshead and Lydia Thomson returned as Assistant Choreographers and the talents of BCot students went into wigs and make-up design.
The production was recognised with a NODA Accolade of Excellence and Runner-up for the Youth-West Award in 2015.
CAST (in character alphabetical order)
Admetus – Gemma Case
Asparagus/Growltiger – Connor McGrane
Ariel – Katie Rust
Artemis – Alice Stephens
Athena – Zoe Blackall
Aurora – Ellie Abley
Belle – Ellie Openshaw
Bodica – Morgan Sadler
Bombalurina – Rachel Potter
Bustopher Jones – Robert Snazell
Buttons – Olly Sanvoisin
Carbuckety – Sean Granahan
Cassandra – Tash Jacobs
Cinders – Darcy Drummond
Coricopat – Jack Baldwin
Demeter – Kate Pink
Deuteronomy – Josh Wilks
Ectectra – Alice Hatton
Ghenghis – James Davis
Griddlebone – Lily Fowler
Grizabella – Alyssa Medalla
Jazzy – Aimee Fee
Jellyorum – Jess Phillips
Jemima – Lucy John
Jennyanydots – Hattie Brannam
Juliana – Laura Murphy
Juno – Jessica Pearce Stone
Macavity – Jack Trinder
Medusa – Francesca James
Mr Mistoffelees – Harry Hall
Mungojerrie – Austen Champion
Munkostrap – Joe Alexander
Punzle – Abbie Mia Sadler
Pouncival – Eleanor Winterbottom
Rumpus Cat – Kayleigh Welton
Rumpleteaser – Rhianon Mone
Rum Tum Tugger – Max Harwood
Skimbleshanks – Will Maidment
Syllabub – Rhiannon Lee
Tantomile – Hazel Baldwin
Tinks – Katie Westwood
Tumbelina – Ellie Mavronicholas
Victoria – Georgie McGuigan
Virginia – Emily Williams
Wilhelmina – Bryony Westwood
THE BAND
Conductor – Charles Withall
Keyboard 1 – Siobhan Smith
Keyboard 2 – Rohin Dale
Keyboard 3 – Daniel Evans
Bass – Jack Sunaway
Horn – Aussie Pepper
Guitar – Steven Sellers
Drums – Kiera Browne
Flute – Hannah Brown
Clarinet & Saxaphone – Jamie Cole
Cello – Cathy Mason
Orchestrations by David Cullen & Andrew Lloyd Webber
Original production by Cameron Mackintosh Ltd and The Really Useful Group Ltd
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Richard Cox
Musical Director: Charles Withall
Choreographer: Kayleigh Halloway
Asst Director: Sharon Westwood
Assistant Choreographers: Lydia Thomson & Jade Hollingshead
Set Designer: Ciaron Baron
Stage Manager: Elain Halloway
Sound: Dan Paine
Lighting: Ayden Harvey
Wardrobe: Fiona Morgans, Teresa Hollingshead, Jude Ifould, Rachel Phillips & Sandie Thomson
Publicity: Rachel Phillips & Sandie Thomson
COMMITTEE
Chairman – Fiona Morgans
Secretary – Sandie Thomson
Treasurer: Elain Halloway
Members:
Rachel Glover, Kayleigh Halloway, Teresa Hollingshead, Sally Manning, Rachel Phillips
Honorary Member – Hannah Williams