Warsaw 2004

On the 10th of January 2004, Cats had its Polish premiere. Produced by Teatr Roma in Warsaw, the show was completely non-replica, with new direction, design, choreography, lighting, and even new orchestrations. The production finally closed on December 9th 2007 after 333 performances.

This production was one of the very few to translate the title of the show, to Koty. Jellicle Cats is translated to Dachowce (Roof Cats), the Polish equivalent of Alley Cats, with the opening song roughly being called "Alley Song" and the Jellicle Ball become "Alley Ball".

The set was made to look like a backyard of an old abandoned film studio, changing to rooftops for the last two numbers. The costumes use a mix of painted Lycra and mesh, and faux-fur to create a unique visual style, along with choreography that was less technical, but more animalistic. The score was based off of the UK touring score.

Creative Team
Director - Wojciech Kępczyński

Associate Director - Sebastian Gonciarz

Choreography - Jacek Badurek

Associate choreographer - Iwona Runowska

Work on cat's movement - Damian Kacperski

Assistant choreographer - Dorota Krupska-Narloch

Translation - Daniel Wyszogrodzki

Music Director - Maciej Pawlowski

Set Design - Janusz Sosnowski

Costume Design - Dorota Kołodyńska

Wig/Hair Design - Jaga Hupało, Thomas Wolff

Makeup Design - Sergiusz Osmański

Illusionistic effects - Maciej Pol

Consultations on the psyche and anatomy of cats - vet. Beata Rudnicka-Brzezny



Cast
* Żyleta is the name of one of the henchcats, at first it was played by Etcetera's actress, then it was changed.

** This character appeared in the first season and was later removed.

As a non-replica production, the named roles do not necessarily align with the parts as expected of replica productions.