Griddlebone

Griddlebone is a featured character in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. She appears in the poem Growltiger's Last Stand. She inadvertently leads to the demise of her suitor, the dreaded Growltiger, at the hands of a gang of Siamese cats.

Appearance
Griddlebone is a white fluffy Persian queen. She wears a comically exaggerated costume, a cinched corset bodice with so much fluff on her legs it gives the illusion of her wearing bloomers. This suggests she is meeting Growltiger while wearing underwear, and therefore portrays her as a rather risqué character. Practically, it is a single piece suit that Jellylorum wears over her normal costume, with a matching hat over her wig.

Personality
Griddlebone seems to be portrayed as a vain character. It is hinted at in the song "Macavity" that she might be a villain. She is one of the cats whose wicked deeds are widely known as an alleged agent for the cat who controls the operations, "The Napoleon of Crime," Macavity.



Role

 * Jellylorum/Griddlebone 20-50 Female-The “Opera Cat”. Wide range soprano, low G# to High C. dance a plus, but not necessary. Must move well. Age range 20’s-40’s


 * Vocal: Strong classically trained operatic Soprano capable of a wide range of dramatic timbre, including preferably a good belt voice. Comfortable range to high C.

Generally Griddlebone is played by Jellylorum, to contrast to her singing "Gus" with Asparagus who plays Growltiger. In some productions however she's played by the same actress that plays Grizabella.

Relationships

 * Growltiger: They are usually portrayed as lovers.
 * Macavity: Some fans believe that they are allies, or mates.