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.

Personality
Jennyanydots is considering a kind, doting, motherly character. She has a vested interest in the well-being 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. Often Jenny is portrayed as bubbly and full of joy. While she may be one of the older cats and less physically active, she's easily delighted by everything around her, such as Misto's magic or Mungojerrie's cheeky comebacks.

Role

 * Strong vocally, must have very good tap. Rather round, with a mothering personality and a sense of humour. Playing age - 25 - 45.

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 narrating "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, but in the end she was one of the cats to finally touch and accept her.

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