On the 11 December 2014 at the London Palladium Nicole Scherzinger made her theatrical stage debut as Grizabella in the musical Cats as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking show returned to the West End for a limited run. Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the original creative team – Director Trevor Nunn, Associate Director and Choreographer Gillian Lynne, Designer John Napier and Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber – were reunited to bring Cats back to the West End this Christmas.
On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
American recording artist, Nicole Scherzinger studied theatre and dance at the Wright State University in Ohio. In 2003 she joined the Pussycat Dolls who have sold 50 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. She has subsequently gone on to enjoy success as a solo artist, selling 16 million records and having number one singles in the UK. In 2011 she joined the UK version of the X Factor as a judge.
Photo credit: Alessandro Pinna
Press Night Photos
Cast
The West End cast comprises:
Cameron Ball (Macavity/Admetus)
Kathryn Barnes (Tantomile)
Cassie Clare (Cassandra)
Ross Finnie (Skimbleshanks)
Charlene Ford (Bombalurina)
Stevie Hutchinson (Pouncival)
Adam Lake (Alonzo)
Paul F Monaghan (Bustopher Jones/Asparagus/Growl Tiger)
Joel Morris (Carbucketty)
Natasha Mould (Jemima)
Benjamin Mundy (Coricopat)
Antoine Murray-Straughan (Rum Tum Tugger)
Joseph Poulton (Quaxo/Mistoffelees)
Nicholas Pound (Old Deuteronomy)
Sophia Ragavelas (alternate Grizabella)
Clare Rickard (Jellylorum/ Griddlebone)
Adam Salter (Bill Bailey)
Laurie Scarth (Jennyanydots)
Nicole Scherzinger (Grizabella)
Hannah Kenna Thomas (Victoria/White Cat)
Callum Train (Munkustrap)
Zizi Strallen (Demeter)
Dawn Williams (Rumpleteazer)
Benjamin Yates (Mungojerrie)
Swings Ryan Gover, Barry Haywood, Alice Jane, Grace McKee, Dane Quixall and Libby Watts.
Tickets for Cats are from £20 with top price seats at £59.50 and children’s tickets at half price for Monday to Thursday performances (see listings information below).
Booking Information for Cats
Cats will be performed at the London Palladium, Argle Street from 6 Dec 2014 – 28 Feb 2015
Performances: Monday – Saturday 7.30pm
Wednesday and Saturday matinees 2.30pm
Prices:
£20 – £59.50
Children Go Half-Price (Monday to Thursday performances, top three prices, subject to a maximum of 3 children aged 16 or under with each full paying adult)
All ticket prices include a £1.25 Theatre Restoration Levy
Nicole Scherzinger will perform the role of Grizabella from 6 December 2014 – 7 February 2015
Box Office
Telephone: 0844 874 0667 (no booking fee)
www.catsthemusical.com/london (no booking fee)
www.london-palladium.co.uk (no booking fee)
OFFICIAL WEBSITE www.catsthemusical.com/london
Christmas Schedule:
Monday 22 December 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Tuesday 23 December 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday 24 December 2:30pm
Thursday 25 December no performance
Friday 26 December 7:30pm
Saturday 27 December 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Monday 29 December 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Tuesday 30 December 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Wednesday 31 December 2:30pm
Thursday 1 January 7:30pm
Friday 2 January 7:30pm
Saturday 3 January 2:30pm and 7:30pm