UK Tour 2016

Following the end of the limited run at the Palladium in January 2016, the show began a UK / Europe Tour, starting in Manchester at the end of January 2016. The set uses the number plate "NAP 13R".

The production also toured venues outside the UK, such as Italy and Switzerland. As of late 2016, the dates for 2017 indicate an International tour with no immediate UK dates announced.

Production Specifics
This production uses a new touring set, "NAP 13R", which is somewhat flatter and more readily transportable than the previous UK Tour set "NAP 16". Rather than using a staircase, or "flying saucer", to transport Grizabella to the Heaviside Layer, this production uses a flying harness and she ascends apparently unaided.

In terms of material performed, the 2016 run of this tour followed closely to the Palladium revisions, with Street Cat Tugger, glamorous Grizabella, the Bill Deamer choreographed tap number. The production cut "Pouncival" from the cast list, however used the Pouncival/George costume, as well as two distinct Electra costumes, as swing costumes. Towards the end of 2016 small elements from the Broadway Revival production were introduced, including the ensemble echoing Demeter's alarmed cry of "Macavity?!". Similar small changes were introduced to the previous UK Tour as they prepared for the major changes involved in the Palladium production.

Ticket Information
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Cast
Initial cast list announcements listed Rebecca Parker as playing Bombalurina, however from the first performance the role was covered by Megan Armstrong, initially a swing in the production. Hannah Kenna Thomas returned to the show to cover as Victoria for several shows in September 2016.