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SINGAPORE: Fans of the musical CATS can once again enjoy some feline fun when the show returns to Singapore in April next year with a sparkling international cast.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical was last staged in the republic in 1993.
CATS tells the imaginative tale of the Jellicle Cats and their life stories as they reunite at an annual ball.
The cast, from New Zealand, Australia and the UK, had trained under Gillian Lynne, the original Westend musical's choreographer.
In an apt precursor, musical director Paul White could not resist re-acquainting the audience with the great lyrical genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
New Zealand's dazzling export, Delia Hannah, has played the role of "Grizabella" numerous times in over four different productions of CATS.
For the past six years, she has taken time off to raise her daughter Grace. But going back to show-biz has been a juggling act for her with her husband also touring with the musical "We Will Rock You".
She said: "I actually ask my daughter's permission if I could go and do what Daddy does. I said 'Darling, I think I'll miss your birthday’ and she replied ‘Mummy, don’t worry. You've been to all my other birthdays so I think you can miss this one.’"
CATS will be staged at the Esplanade next year from April 10 to May 3. - CNA/vm
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