Paris 2015

Cats opened at the Mogador Theatre, Paris, from 1st October 2015 and is booking to July 2016. This is the second permanent Cats production in France, the first being in 1989.

Production Specifics
The production follows the London Palladium production, with the Street Cat Tugger and new material. Unlike the Palladium, this production has cut the named role Carbucketty, choosing to use the name Pouncival for the kitten. Further, Pouncival is the alternate Mistoffelees. The set is a replica of the London Palladium set, even to the exact details of the car number plate reading "NAP 70/ GRITTY KITTY GB"

Creative Team
directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Gillian Lynne, Gumbie tap choreography by Bill Deamer

Associate Director & Choreographer: Chrissie Cartwright

Assistant to Chrissie Cartwright: Ryan Gover Make up developed by Karen Dawson

Associate scenic designer: Alan Walker

Lighting designer: Howard Eaton

Music supervisor: Graham Hurman

Sound Designer: Greg Pink

Resident Director: Véronique Bandelier

Theatre
The Mogador Theatre is owned by Stage Entertainment, and was home to the French production of "Tanz der Vampire" prior to Cats' arrival.

Cast
The production stars Prisca Demarez as Grizabella. . The London Revival cast performed at the press launch on 28th April, immediately following the closure of the Palladium production. The cast were gradually announced via the production's Facebook Page.