Jennyanydots

Jennyanydots (also known as the Gumbie Cat) is a character from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cats.

Appearance
In the beginning of her number, The Gumbie Cat, Jennyanydots wears a large, snake skin coat to portray the girth of the Gumbie cat, which she only wears during the beginning of her song. When this is removed, she has a fluffy orange, yellow and white coat. When she is in the chorus, she wears an orange, brown and white coat, blending in with the other cats. She is portrayed as being one of the more elderly cats, along with in many cases Asparagus, Jellylorum and Skimbleshanks.

Personality
Jennyanydots is considering a kind, doting, motherly character. She has a vested interest in the wellbeing on not only the other Jellicles, but rats, mice and beetles (as mentioned in The Gumbie Cat.) She seems to be well versed in knitting, crocheting, tatting, and if her creation of a beetle tattoo is any sign, military strategy. While she is kind and respectful, she can also be very strict when it comes to good behaviour and manners.

Role
Jennyanydots plays a fairly large role in the musical; she has her own song ("The Gumbie Cat") and has lines in a variety of others songs, including a large part in "Bustopher Jones". She is often seen scolding the younger cats when they misbehave, and trying to keep them all in line, including keeping them away from Grizabella.

Relationships

 * Asparagus: Some fans believe that Asparagus may be Jennyanydot's mate, while others believe they are siblings.


 * Bombalurina: Some fans believe Bombalurina is Jennyanydots' daughter.


 * Demeter: In some productions, Demeter is portrayed as Jennyanydots' daughter.


 * Jellylorum: Some fans believe Jellylorum and Jennyanydots are siblings, while others think they are just friends.


 * Jemima: Some fans believe Jemima is Jennyanydot's daughter.


 * Mungojerrie: Some fans believe Mungojerrie is Jennyanydot's son.


 * Pouncival: Some fans believe Pouncival in Jennyanydot's son.


 * Rumpleteazer: Some fans believe Rumpleteazer is Jennyanydot's daughter.


 * Skimbleshanks: Some fans believe Skimbleshanks and Jennyanydots are mates.