As one of the most popular, and long-running stage musicals of all time, Cats has a legion of fans. A TAYLOR-MADE ROLE: American pop star Taylor Swift leapt at the chance to play flirtatious Bombalurina (above), bounding from her Reputation tour into rehearsals. Bombalurina offers Swift the chance to show off her nifty dance movesA VILLAIN WHO WAS TIPPED TO BE BOND: ‘Macavity’s a Mystery Cat: he’s called the Hidden Paw For he’s the master criminal who can defy the Law. Back in 1981, Judi had been cast in the stage version as Grizabella, but had to bow out after injuring a tendon in rehearsals. Distinguished thespian Sir Ian McKellen plays Gus the Theatre Cat, old and frail with shaking paws, but revered.

Source: Daily Mail July 19, 2019 23:37 UTC