Cats - Only recommended if you are Cat-Crazy! (Cats)

Member Name: xueli

Product:	Cats
Date:	05/07/00 (42 review reads)
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Advantages: One of the classics

Disadvantages: One of the Classics ???????

Okay, first of all I am no cat-lover, so I might be a bit biased here, but when I went to watch Cats I was prepared for a classic (It's a wonder what marketing tactics can do to you). To my disappointment though, I have to admit that my friends' advice against watching this was much justified.

The whole show is, true to its name, about cats.
This story revolves around a special night of the year - a night when the tribe of Jellicle Cats unite to celebrate who they are.
Every year on this day a Jellicle Cat is chosen to be 'reborn' into a new Jellicle Life , and it is the dream of every cat to be chosen.
So one by one the cats emerge to sing of their unique capabilities and special qualities until they were interrupted - the rest of which I shall let you discover for yourself.

The best part of this musical was the song 'Memories' which was simply fantastic and awesome.
This is one song which is so famous I think it must be one of the best-known musical songs in history.

There are some very good dancing by the cats though, and a few 'surprises' when you are least prepared for it.
Personally, I left the theatre wondering why Cats is a classic...though you might feel differently.

All in all, I think cat lovers might love this one but to others like me who find cats irritating when they do the 'tail' thingy, my advice is to steer clear.
If you are going to watch it in the New London theatre (where it is being performed now), another advice is to purchase tickets for seats directly in front of the stage, as the sitting is circular and if you are on the side you won't get a very nice view.

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