Budapest 1983

Cats opened in Budapest, Hungary, in March 1983, making it the third production internationally. It has played in rep (only on certain dates; the cast also perform other productions throughout the season) ever since. It is the first non-replica production, using designs by Götz Béla, costume designs by Kovách Yvette Alida and Vágó Nelly.

This is one of very few productions in the history of the show to use a translation of the title. The musical is performed in Hungarian (translation by Romhányi József) with English subtitles.

As such an early production, this show is notably different to other replica and non-replica productions in terms of roles; names and parts in the show.


 * Tus, Gastrofar George - Gus, Bustopher Jones
 * Grizabella
 * Mefisztulész I - (vocal role)
 * Mefisztulész II. / Nagy Hirig Macska - Mistoffelees
 * Old Csendbelenn - Old Deuteronomy
 * Elvis Trén - Skimbleshanks
 * Micsel Rumli - Rum Tum Tugger
 * Gimb-Gömb - Jennyanydots
 * Mindlevery - Rumpleteazer
 * Ben Mickering - Mungojerrie


 * Bombalurina (vocal role)
 * Lengelingéla - Demeter
 * Quaxo (Vocal role)
 * Munkustrapp
 * Cassandra
 * Victória
 * Koricipat - Coricopat