Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey, aka Tumblebrutus is a character from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Cats. In the Original London Production, the name "Bill Bailey" was used, taken from "The Naming of Cats". In the Broadway Production however, the same ensemble role was named "Tumblebrutus", the name taken from "The Ballad of Billy Macaw"

Appearance
Bill Bailey/Tumblebrutus is a white and brown patched tom cat, often depicted in the show as a kitten. Of all the Cats with dual names/personalities, his appearance remains the most consistent, having a distinctive brown patch over one eye, and brown patches on his right shoulder and left hip.

Personality
Bill Bailey is one of the youngest male kittens, mischevious and easily excited. He is usually seen with the other young toms, Carbucketty/Pouncival, Admetus/Plato, and George and Victor when they appear.

Role
Bill Bailey/Tumblebrutus is usually cast as an acrobat as well as principally being a dance role. He rarely is centre stage, but often pulls focus with his antics in the background. In the UK Tour, Bill Bailey joins the female kittens in squealing over Rum Tum Tugger.

Relationships

 * Alonzo: Some fans believe Alonzo and Tumblebrutus are brothers.


 * Asparagus: Some fans believe Asparagus is Tumblebrutus' father.


 * Electra: Some fans believe Electra and Tumblebrutus are siblings, while others believe they are mates.


 * Etcetera: Some fans believe Etcetera and Tumblebrutus are siblings, while others believe they are mates.


 * Jellylorum: Some fans believe Jellylorum is Tumblebrutus' mother.


 * Jennyanydots: Some fans believe Jennyanydots is Tumblebrutus' mother.


 * Pouncival: Some fans believe Pouncival and Tumblebrutus are brothers.


 * Skimbleshanks: Some fans believe Skimbleshanks is Tumblebrutus' father.