Munkustrap

Munkustrap is a principal character in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats.

Appearance
Munkustrap is portrayed as a silver/gray tabby. In some productions his costume has warm brownish tones to the greys, otherwise he is pure silver and black.

He is usually one of the tallest Cats in the tribe, physically imposing as the actor has to be strong enough to fight Macavity, which includes lifting and throwing another male dancer.

Role
Munkustrap is the narrator of the story, opening the show and explaining the Jellicle tribe's yearly meeting. He is thought to be "second in command," after Old Deuteronomy, as he is usually seen protecting the kittens when Macavity is around. He also fights with  Macavity as well. And he directs "The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles". He was also the last one to touch and accept Grizabella back into the tribe and no longer consider her a threat to him or the tribe and finally trust her and he guides her to Old Deuteronomy for her ascent to the Heaviside Layer.



Relationships

 * Demeter: Many fans believe that Demeter is Munkustrap's mate.
 * Jemima: Some fans believe that Jemima is Munkustrap's daughter.
 * Mistoffelees: Some fans believe that they are brothers or that Munkustrap is his father
 * Alonzo: It is believed that he may be Munkustrap's brother, or mate.
 * Old Deuteronomy: Many fans believe that Old Deuteronomy is Munkustrap's father
 * Rum Tum Tugger: Many fans believe that Rum Tum Tugger is Munkustrap's brother
 * Victoria: Some fans believe that she is Munkustrap's daughter.
 * Macavity:  Many fans believe that Macavity is Munkustrap's brother.
 * Electra: Some fans believe she is Munkustrap's daughter.