Character Description Munkestrap Male. Narrator. Lead Tom Cat, 2nd in command to Deuteronomy. Explains to young cats who haven’t been to ball before and looks after everyone. Dance not essential but must move cat like Skimbleshanks Male Railway Cat. Energetic, bright , enthusiastic. Prefer good mover but not essential

Asparagus/ Gus Male. Old theatre Cat , hand palsy, doubles into Growl Tiger sequence. So needs to act old and then change, so demands good acting within the song.

Rum Tum Tugger Male. Flashy Tom Cat. Cool, pop / rock dancer. Hips/pelvis important! Is meant to be Munkestrap’s younger brother

Deuteronomy Male Head of tribe. Old , dignified and wise. All the cats are very fond of him and he loves them. Slow moving. Face important at showing emotion to everyone especially Grizabella. No dance but strong vocals

Mr Mistopholes Male magician. ?child prodigy learning to use his magical powers. Can be a non singer. Dancer or mover. Sings under name of Quaxo in score but this could be a diff male or female

Bustopher Jones Older, big cat. Posh – lunches at the club Can be younger person padded out. Could be female if they can sing in male voice. Needs to act out his number Often doubled up Mungojerry & Double Act. Song and dance duet Rumpleteezer Naughty mischievous pair of young cats. Happy go lucky types who the other cats like. Slight cockney accents Some sort of acrobatics would be nice

Grizabella Former glamour cat. Strong singer. Emotion in songs, face and actions important Old dilapidated, had a few scrapes, has a few regrets. Tired, lonely and rejected but hopeful. Shunned by the other cats but wants to be loved and involved. Audience must be drawn to her

JennyanyDots Old Gumbie Cat. Bright vivacious jolly, bossy . ? costume may be just for the number don’t know yet Moves well. Prefer tap dancer but doesn’t have to

Bombalurina & Females. Friends Hot, sexy, confident and in their prime. & Demeter Confident Singers and ideally movers . Sock it to ‘em voice.

Jellylorum Female. Close to Gus. Often portrayed as a bit older but doesn’t have to be. Singing needs to tell a story and she is very fond of Gus which needs to come across In score sings a ‘C’ but not needed, anyone can do it.

Jemima Female, sings part of Memory. Is a younger cat who sympathises with Grizabella. Lovely voice