Plato

=Plato= Plato is a cat in the musical Cats. His name is mentioned in "The Naming of Cats". Plato's main function in the stage show is as the identity of the actor who also plays Macavity. Plato originated in the Broadway production, in which many characters were re-named from the original London production. Most subsequent productions copied Broadway.

In the 1998 film of Cats, many of the Broadway names were used while the costume designs were the London costumes.

Role

 * "Very good dancer. Ensemble baritone. Pas de deux with good strength in lifts."

Appearance
Plato has two distinct different designs. The original Broadway design has a lot of greys. However since the 1998 film, the London design for Admetus is often used for Plato.

London-style Plato/Admetus is a ginger/Light Brown and White tom. He has elegant eyeliner/eyebrows and brown 'patches' beneath his brows. White belly with black and ginger tabby patterning, often with similar coloured fur over his shoulders. He is usually the tallest member of the cast since he also plays Macavity.

Personality
Playful, slightly immature teenage cat. Often hangs around with Tumblebrutus and Pouncival and can be seen playing pranks with them. Idolises the Rum Tum Tugger and sometimes acts like him. A good dancer - He (Or Admetus) does the mating dance with Victoria during the Jellicle Ball.